Open in FBI Vault (Part 32, page 253 of the PDF) Copy citation FBI 164-81, Vault Part 32 p. 253 (DB Cooper-11864), Airtel, dated 18 Sep 1973, serial SE 164-81-4937 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-32/pages/253
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FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 9/18/73
Transmit the following in ___________
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL
(Priority)
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TO: SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) [REDACTED b6/b7C]
SUBJECT: NORJAK
OO: SEATTLE
RE: [REDACTED b6/b7C]
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[REDACTED] is suggested as suspect in this matter
by an anonymous note mailed to the Bureau on 12/15/72.
The note read as follows:
[REDACTED b6/b7C]
The note was accompanied by a newspaper clipping
of UNSUB, Aka D. B. Cooper.
Attempts to locate and identify [REDACTED] at Seattle,
Los Angeles, and Reno, have proved negative.
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LEADS
BUTTE
At Pocatello, Idaho
Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning
suspect. (Note: the anonymous note was postmarked Pocatello,
Idaho and dated December 15, 1972).
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2 - Butte
2 - Portland (164-41)
3 - Seattle
RNN/rse
(7)
164-81-4937
Approved: ___________ Sent _______ M Per _______ DB Cooper-11864
Special Agent in Charge U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 — 455-574
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Standard FBI FD-36 transmittal form header dated September 18, 1973, sent via AIRTEL with AIR MAIL priority.
Routing information for an AIRTEL from SAC Seattle to SAC Butte regarding the NORJAK case. Subject names and RE line are redacted under b6/b7C privacy exemptions.
An anonymous note postmarked Pocatello, Idaho on 12/15/72 suggested a redacted individual as a suspect in the NORJAK (D. B. Cooper) case. The note was accompanied by a newspaper clipping about D. B. Cooper. Attempts to locate and identify the suspect at Seattle, Los Angeles, and Reno were unsuccessful.
The LEADS section directs the Butte field office to conduct credit and criminal background checks on the suspect at Pocatello, Idaho, noting the anonymous tip was postmarked from there on December 15, 1972.
Distribution list showing copies sent to Butte (2), Portland (2), and Seattle (3). Dictated by agent RNN/rse. File numbers 164-81-4937 and DB Cooper-11864 noted. Standard government printing office footer.
Several redacted blocks (b6/b7C privacy exemptions) obscure names and portions of text Overall text is clearly printed and legible