Part 96, page 291
DB Cooper-43225Serials PD 164-41
Document date 12 February 1980
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 96 p. 291 (DB Cooper-43225), Memo, dated 12 Feb 1980 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-96/pages/291
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : FILE (164-41) DATE: 2/12/80
FROM : ASAC WILLIAM M. BAKER
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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Pursuant to being notified by SA RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH that serial numbers from partially-decomposed $20 bills turned over to him on 2/12/80 matched serial numbers used in ransom money of captioned case, the following steps were immediately taken:
The individual who found the money, [REDACTED], b6 b7C was interviewed by SAs HIMMELSBACH and [REDACTED]. The exact location where the money was found, on a strip of land between the Columbia River and Lake Vancouver, was pinpointed. The complete cooperation of [REDACTED] was obtained and they agreed to accompany FBI Agents to physically determine the locate site.
Simultaneously, the Seattle Division ASAC, [REDACTED] and b6 b7C SA [REDACTED], Vancouver RA, Seattle Division, were notified of this development. Mr. HOMER BOYNTON and SAC BARGER, Portland Division, were telephonically advised at FBIHQ of above and that ASAC proposed a major press conference be held at 3:00 p.m. this date. This was approved and Seattle Division was advised to hold a similar press conference. Media Representative SA [REDACTED] telephonically advised appropriate media contacts that a press conference was to be held to reveal a major development in captioned case.
Agents of the Portland Division were sent home and instructed to dress in appropriate warm clothing for cold weather search and all Agent conference scheduled for 12:30 p.m.
[REDACTED], Northwest Orient b6 b7C Airlines, Portland International Airport, was notified, as were Northwest [REDACTED], [REDACTED], both Minnea- polis, home office, telephone (612) 726-2331. SAC Secretary, Minneapolis, also was apprised of above contacts.
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164-A1-1784 [REDACTED] b6 b7C F[illegible] Himmelsbach [signature]
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