Part 46, page 94
DB Cooper-18866Serials SE 164-81
Document date 10 July 1981
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 46 p. 94 (DB Cooper-18866), Airtel, dated 10 Jul 1981, serial SE 164-81-8569A (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-46/pages/94
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SE 164-81
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proceed in a southerly direction and fly at a low altitude and slow speed which would enable the rear door of the plane (Boeing 727) to be opened during the flight.
The hijacker apparently bailed out somewhere between Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada, where the plane landed to refuel. It was determined the hijacker, two parachutes and the ransom money had disappeared when the plane was inspected at Reno, Nevada.
Artist conception drawings of the aircraft hijacker were prepared by the FBI Exhibit Section and are considered a reasonable likeness. The black and white composites were prepared initially and sometime later the color composites were prepared to epict the hijacker's complexion and age more graphically.
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The hijacker is described as follows:
Race: White Sex: Male Age: Mid-40's Height: 5'10" to 6' Weight: 170 to 180 pounds Complexion: Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth. Hair: Dark brown or black, parted on the left, combed back. Eyes: Possibly brown; during latter part of flight, the hijacker put on dark wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims. Voice: Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent. Characteristics: Smoked Raleigh filters type cigarettes Wearing Apparel: Black or brown suit; narrow black tie (clip on type); black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a paper bag - 4 x 12 x 14 inches; brown shoes. Remarks: Very polite at all times.
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The enclosed letter and photograph were received at the Bureau and forwarded to Seattle, being received at Seattle on May 12, 1981.
The letter is unsigned and has no return address.
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