Part 52, page 89
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 52 p. 89 (DB Cooper-21702), Report — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-52/pages/89
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It is worth noting, though, that X has always had a considerable amount of autonomy or freedom of movement, even though he has been both regularly employed and [REDACTED] since the late 1950s. His work often permits him to travel by himself (he has always made such trips at least once a month, often from one coast to another, and on these trips he is often not accountable to anyone as to his whereabouts). And despite [REDACTED] he has always insisted on going off occasionally on long weekend trips by himself, ostensibly to engage in one of his outdoor or wilderness sports (which [REDACTED] does not take part in). Thus, the four (or more) day Thanksgiving weekend in 1971 would have been a likely time for him to be away. Certainly he could have arranged to have the time free if he had wanted to do so.
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Motive
At the time of the Cooper skyjacking, X was in need of money. He was employed and he earned enough for ordinary purposes, but the household operated on a budget. It had become apparent for some time to [REDACTED] that X was spending fairly substantial amounts of money beyond what was accounted for in the budget, using various dodges to take the money from other budgeted expenses.
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This money problem resulted in rising tensions between X and [REDACTED]. If X were engaged in some clandestine activity (of whatever nature), as almost surely he was, this increasing tension and questioning would have been seen by him as a danger. However, shortly after the Cooper skyjacking, all money problems ceased completely and never arose again.
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Besides the money issue, [REDACTED] feels certain that if he did commit the Cooper skyjacking, that he was strongly motivated by the challenge, the thrill, and the notoriety or "achievement" that it represented. She is sure that even if he lost the money, that he would be pleased. He has always placed a high value on achieving things that are difficult and/or dangerous.
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DB Cooper-21702