Part 81, page 253

DB Cooper-35706Serials 164-2111

Document date 13 December 1971

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 81 p. 253 (DB Cooper-35706), Form, dated 13 Dec 1971, serial SE 164-81-1A (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-81/pages/253

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164-2111 Q26 LL FBI 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 fingerprints 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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New York Times -

Seattle Times - 32453434[guess: 34]

Los Angeles Times -

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DB Cooper-35706

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FBI Laboratory evidence stamp with case and exhibit number. Handwritten annotation in top-right margin, partially illegible. Letter purportedly written by D.B. Cooper addressed to 'Sirs.' The author claims the Northwest Orient hijacking was not romantic or heroic, says he has 14 months to live, describes a life of hate and turmoil, lists disguise measures (toupee, putty make-up, no fingerprints), claims the composite sketch is inaccurate, states he has already flown on several airline flights, and denies being a psychopathic killer. Signed 'D.B. COOPER.' List of newspaper names (Washington Post, New York Times, Seattle Times, Los Angeles Times) with a number next to Seattle Times, likely indicating distribution or mailing recipients for the letter. FBI Vault document identifier stamp.

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