Part 81, page 184
DB Cooper-35614Serials 164-2111, SE 164-81-1A
Document date 20 December 1971
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 81 p. 184 (DB Cooper-35614), Form, dated 20 Dec 1971, serial SE 164-81-1A (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-81/pages/184
Transcript
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A-45410-F.W. Letter 164-2111 LL Q36 2 must FB BI N ASK LABORATORY
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Sirs,
I knew from the start that I wouldn't be caught.
I didn't rob Northwest Orient because I thought it would be romantic, heroic or any of the other euphemisms that seem to attach themselves to situations of high risk. I'm no modern day Robin Hood. Unfortunately do have only 14 months to live.
My life has been one of hate, turmoil, hunger and more hate, this seemed to be the fastest and most profitable way to gain a few fast grains of peace of mind.
I don't blame people for hating me for what I've done nor do I blame anybody for wanting me to be caught and punished, though this can never happen.
Here are some (not all) of the things working against the authorities: I'm not a boasting man I left no fingerprings I wore a toupee I wore putty make-up
They could add or subtract from the composite a hundred times and not come up with an accurate description; and we both know it.
I've come and gone on several airline flights already and am not holed up in some obsure backwoods town. Neither am I a psycho-pathic killer. As a matter of fact I've never even received a speeding ticket.
Thank you for your attention.
D.B. COOPER
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