Part 52, page 100

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May 22, 2003

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Dear Agent [REDACTED]

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I got the message you left on my answering machine regarding the suspect whose photos I sent you. I appreciate your prompt response.

You said the suspect could not be Cooper as Cooper was not balding. In all probability, you're right about this. Of course, I knew from the composite pictures that Cooper did not appear to be balding, or to be disguised in any way. But I thought that it would be natural for a skyjacker who knew he would be observed at length to disguise himself in some way. In particular, if he was a man who was balding across the top, he would want to wear a hairpiece to conceal this fact. And he would want it to look natural, as some better quality hairpieces can if they are carefully applied. It would just be a matter of careful planning.

Nevertheless, I agree that this possibility is pretty small. And we have no direct evidence tying our suspect to the crime. As you said, it is a matter of conjecture, though the conjecture is based on our suspect's skills and the fact that we have had him under investigation for other crimes. But obviously this doesn't warrant the expenditure of the Bureau's resources in investigating him any further.

Nevertheless, I will enclose with this letter a copy of a DNA profile done on our suspect. If there is a DNA profile done on Cooper, now or in the future, all I ask is that the two be compared. That should take hardly any time or effort. And while it's very unlikely for there to be a match, it's not beyond the realm of possibility. For a minimal effort, there is the possibility of a big payoff.

Again, thanks for your consideration and your timely response.

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Sincerely, [REDACTED]

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SE 164-81-9413

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SEARCHED ______ SERIALIZED ______ MAI 2 8 2003 FBI - SEATTLE

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DB Cooper-21715