Part 74, page 258

Transcript

The scan is the source; the transcript is machine-generated from it.

SE 164-81

---

It is recommended that sources in Washington and Oregon be contacted concerning the sale or theft of that amount and description of dynamite in a time period of up to two weeks prior to November 24, 1971. Sources to be contacted would be such as construction firms, public utilities using dynamite, hardware stores and police departments and sheriff's offices concerning reports of theft of dynamite.

---

HIJACKER PROFILE

Hijacker's clothes may have been unfashionable, since he was wearing a black thin (out of style) snap-on tie and tie clasp. Hijacker's briefcase was described as "cheap" style.

Hijacker's language usage indicates at least a moderate level of education (high school or higher).

Hijacker drinks bourbon and 7-Up, and smokes Raleigh cigarettes.

Hijacker did not appear to be an experienced professional criminal (reportedly his behavior became childish following receipt of money.) The hijacker was familiar with the Seattle area because of several comments he made, such as "we are over Tacoma now" and "McChord Air Force Base is only 20 minutes from SeaTac Airport."

Hijacker did not provide instructions to control air speed, nor to control the direction by degree of air- craft and, therefore, would not have been able to control his drop zone. This would eliminate theories involving a pickup by an accomplice.

Hijacker began immediately attempting to prepare for jump shortly after lift off at SaTac Airport. Because the money was not in a knapsack and ready for jumping and because of problems encountered in opening rear door, hi- jacker may have been delayed in making jump. It is possible that the hijacker wished to jump much nearer Seattle or Tacoma.

---

- 7 -

---

DB Cooper-32177