Part 51, page 201
Document date 1 June 1998
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 51 p. 201 (DB Cooper-21320), Letter, dated 1 Jun 1998 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-51/pages/201
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This crime was considered a capital offense at the time and an opinion was rendered by DOJ that no statute of limitation existed. As you may recall, a "John Doe" indictment was nevertheless returned by Federal Grand Jury in Portland, Oregon, in November of 1976, shortly before the expiration of the normal five-year statute. From the enclosed documents, it appears unclear if this "John Doe" indictment is legally valid.
We would appreciate if your office would obtain a written opinion from the Department of Justice (DOJ) concerning the current prosecutability of an individual, if identified, for this crime. We would also appreciate if this written opinion expressed by DOJ could include the expected venue for any prosecution (Western District of Washington vs. District of Oregon).
Please direct any response or questions you may have to Special Agent [REDACTED] at telephone number (206) 667-0171.
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Sincerely,
[signature]
Burdena G. Pasenelli Special Agent in Charge
Enclosures - 2
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DB Cooper-21320