Part 77, page 288
DB Cooper-33650Serials SE 164-81-DNA
Document date 30 April 2007
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 77 p. 288 (DB Cooper-33650), Memo, dated 30 Apr 2007 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-77/pages/288
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To: Anchorage From: Seattle Re: SE 164A-81-DNA, 04/30/2007
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not been identified. This case remains the only unresolved airplane hijacking in U.S. history. Although it is very likely that the hijacker did not survive the jump, it remains a possibility. If currently alive, the hijacker would likely be in his mid-70's. Hijacking was a capital offense at the time, therefore, no statute of limitations exists.
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For the information of VCMOS and receiving offices, a recent resubmission of an item connected to the UNSUB resulted in the recovery of male nuclear DNA. This DNA was suitable for entry into CODIS and for identification and elimination. Seattle seeks a DNA sample from the individual(s) listed below to process for comparison.
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Due to the extensive and counterproductive media coverage that, in some cases, may result from these contacts, all offices are requested to exercise discretion in dealing with these leads. Some of these suspects may have known they were considered a person of interest, others may not. Likewise the families may, or may not be aware. In cases where the suspect is alive, oral swabs should be solicited. In cases where the subject is deceased, all methods to include hair from shavers, brushes, salvia from postage stamps, etc. should be considered. In those cases where recovery of these items are not possible, obtain proper death and burial records. Contact Seattle case agent before asking family members for any exhumation authority. In the event the suspect, and/or family, cannot be located, receiving offices should set out appropriate leads to follow up with an information copy to Seattle.
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Obtain samples by one of the following methods, in the following order of priority:
1. Oral swabs from suspect (best) 2. Toothbrush, shaver, brush, comb belonging to suspect, or envelope with saliva on flap or stamp (second best). 3. Oral swabs from both surviving parents (third best). 4. Oral swab from two of suspect's natural children. (fourth best).
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All family or possible suspects contacted should be advised that this is merely another investigative step following advancement in technologies. No mention of the recovery of DNA evidence should be made. Care should be given so persons contacted are not led to believe that they or their family member are a suspect of great interest in this case. Unless specifically requested in the lead, no interviews are needed at this time, other than appropriate FD-302 to document DNA samples.
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DB Cooper-33650