Part 29, page 448

DB Cooper-10567Serials SE 164-81, SE 164-81-4391

Document date 29 January 1973

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) DATE: 1/29/73

FROM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING [REDACTED] b6 b7C

SUBJECT: NORJAK SUB: [REDACTED] Kalama, Washington

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On 1/29/73 [REDACTED] Kalama, Washington [REDACTED] b6 contacted the Cowlitz County SO, Kelso, Washington and stated she b7C knew "D. B, COOPER". This information was relayed to the writer and contact was made with [REDACTED] on 1/29/73.

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She stated that she feels that [REDACTED] a local long time resident and [REDACTED] in Kalama, Washington bears a distinct resemblance to UNSUB in instant matter. She viewed the black and white (1st. photo) composite and stated [REDACTED] b6 "certainly looks like him" but on viewing the color photo b7C composite stated they don't look at all alike. She stated that she has learned that [REDACTED] is liquidating all his assets (home being sold for $129,000) and is going to [REDACTED] or at least [REDACTED] is supposed to have stated. She described [REDACTED] as 5'2" at first and then said he was 5'6" and admitted she as a [REDACTED] had given [REDACTED] and had never seen him standing but presumed from viewing him sitting in a car that he was 5'6" tall. He weighs 180, is about [REDACTED] years of age and slim build and has a light complexion.

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She stated that she was "put on" to [REDACTED] as a suspect when b6 she contacted [REDACTED] who operates [REDACTED] in Kalama. [REDACTED] b7C told her, about five or six weeks ago, that [REDACTED] had observed a helicopter land in a meadow behind [REDACTED] home in Kalama the night of the hijacking shortly after dark. [REDACTED] according to the store [REDACTED] was given, approached the pilot who stated he had lost direction and was then given directions to the Kelso, Washington airport. The pilot of the plane is also alleged to have told [REDACTED] his name was "COOPER".

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[REDACTED] then said that [REDACTED] has always [REDACTED] b6 [REDACTED] b7C

[REDACTED] She indicated animosity toward [REDACTED] in her demeanor and remarks but this facet of the interview was not pursued. She stated [REDACTED] can furnish more detail on this matter and stated that [REDACTED] would not be at [REDACTED] until Wednesday or Saturday. She further indicated that all of the information furnished to the interviewing agent was also furnished to [REDACTED] [REDACTED] of Cowlitz County, when she vi[sited] [REDACTED] She also stated "I always go to Sheriff CHUCK [REDACTED] with [REDACTED] information I get".

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LEAD: On 1/31/73 or 2/3/73 contact [REDACTED] at the Kal[ama] [REDACTED] b6 and secure further details on above matter and foll[ow to] [guess: logical] [REDACTED] b7C conclusion.

(2) TJM/

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JAN 3 1 1973 DB Cooper-10567 164-81--4391

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Standard US Government memorandum header. From SA Thomas J. Manning to SAC Seattle, dated 1/29/73. Subject is NORJAK with sub-subject referencing Kalama, Washington. A female informant from Kalama, WA contacted the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office stating she knew D.B. Cooper. The information was relayed to SA Manning who then made contact with her on 1/29/73. The informant stated a local Kalama resident bears a distinct resemblance to the UNSUB. She viewed the B&W composite and said it 'certainly looks like him' but said the color composite did not look alike. The suspect is reportedly liquidating assets (home sold for $129,000). She described him as 5'6" tall, 180 lbs, slim build, light complexion. She admitted she had never seen him standing and initially estimated 5'2" from seeing him seated in a car. The informant was directed to the suspect by another person who operates a business in Kalama. That person reported that approximately five or six weeks prior, a helicopter had landed in a meadow behind a home in Kalama the night of the hijacking, shortly after dark. The pilot claimed to have lost direction and was given directions to the Kelso airport. The pilot allegedly told the witness his name was 'COOPER'. The informant displayed animosity toward the suspect but this was not pursued. She indicated another person could furnish more detail and would be available Wednesday or Saturday. She noted all information was also shared with Cowlitz County and that she always goes to Sheriff Chuck with information she obtains. Lead section directing follow-up contact on 1/31/73 or 2/3/73 at Kalama to secure further details and follow the matter to a logical conclusion. Authored by TJM (Thomas J. Manning), with 2 copies indicated. Date stamp showing JAN 31 1973, with DB Cooper file reference number 10567 and case serial number 164-81--4391.

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