Chasing the Last Lead: America's Only Unsolved Skyjacking

Finding DB Cooper: Chasing the Last Lead in America's only Unsolved Skyjacking

by Martin Andrade Jr

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On November 24, 1971, a Boeing 727 departed Portland, Oregon, bound for Seattle. On board were 82 people, including 79 passengers and three crew members. About 30 minutes into the flight, a man who identified himself as D.B. Cooper approached a flight attendant and handed her a note. The note said that he had a bomb and demanded $200,000 in ransom money and four parachutes. The flight attendant reported the note to the pilot, and the plane was diverted to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

After the plane landed, Cooper Free Downloaded the passengers and crew to disembark. He then put on a black ski mask and a black tie, and Free Downloaded the pilot to take off again. The pilot took the plane to Reno, Nevada, where Cooper Free Downloaded him to refuel the plane. After the plane was refueled, Cooper Free Downloaded the pilot to fly to Mexico City. However, the pilot told Cooper that the plane did not have enough fuel to make it to Mexico City. Cooper then Free Downloaded the pilot to fly to the Pacific Ocean.

The pilot flew the plane to the Pacific Ocean, and Cooper Free Downloaded him to descend to 10,000 feet. Cooper then opened the rear door of the plane and jumped out with the ransom money and the parachutes. The plane landed safely at McChord Air Force Base in Washington state.

The FBI immediately launched an investigation into the skyjacking. They interviewed witnesses, searched the plane, and searched the area where Cooper jumped out. However, they were unable to find any trace of him.

The case of D.B. Cooper remains America's only unsolved skyjacking. There are many theories about what happened to him, but there is no definitive answer. Some people believe that he survived the jump and is still alive today. Others believe that he died in the jump or in the Pacific Ocean. Still others believe that he was killed by the FBI.

In his new book, Chasing the Last Lead, author John Shiffman follows the trail of evidence in the case of D.B. Cooper. Shiffman interviews witnesses, reviews the FBI's files, and follows up on leads that have never been fully investigated. Shiffman's book is a fascinating look at one of America's most enduring mysteries.

Who was D.B. Cooper?

D.B. Cooper is one of the most enigmatic figures in American history. He was a man who committed a daring crime and then vanished without a trace. We know very little about him, but there are some clues that can help us piece together his identity.

Cooper was a white male in his mid-40s. He was about 6 feet tall and weighed about 180 pounds. He had dark hair and hazel eyes. He was wearing a black ski mask and a black tie when he skyjacked the plane.

Cooper was a smoker, and he left behind a cigarette butt on the plane. The FBI analyzed the cigarette butt and determined that Cooper was a smoker of Raleigh cigarettes. Raleigh cigarettes were popular in the 1970s, but they are no longer manufactured.

Cooper also left behind a fingerprint on the ransom note. The FBI analyzed the fingerprint and determined that it was not on file. This means that Cooper was not a known criminal.

The FBI has investigated thousands of leads in the case of D.B. Cooper. They have interviewed witnesses, searched the plane, and searched the area where Cooper jumped out. However, they have been unable to find any trace of him.

What happened to D.B. Cooper?

There are many theories about what happened to D.B. Cooper. Some people believe that he survived the jump and is still alive today. Others believe that he died in the jump or in the Pacific Ocean. Still others believe that he was killed by the FBI.

There is no definitive answer to the question of what happened to D.B. Cooper. However, there are some theories that are more likely than others.

One theory is that Cooper survived the jump and is still alive today. This theory is based on the fact that there have been several sightings of Cooper over the years. However, none of these sightings have been confirmed.

Another theory is that Cooper died in the jump or in the Pacific Ocean. This theory is based on the fact that the FBI has been unable to find any trace of him. However, it is possible that Cooper's body was never recovered.

Still another theory is that Cooper was killed by the FBI. This theory is based on the fact that the FBI has been accused of covering up Cooper's death. However, there is no evidence to support this theory.

The truth about what happened to D.B. Cooper may never be known. However, the case continues to fascinate people around the world.

Chasing the Last Lead

In his new book, Chasing the Last Lead, author John Shiffman follows the trail of evidence in the case of D.B. Cooper. Shiffman interviews witnesses, reviews the FBI's files, and follows up on leads that have never been fully investigated.

Shiffman's book is a fascinating look at one of America's most enduring mysteries. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the case of D.B. Cooper.

John Shiffman's book, Chasing the Last Lead, is available now.

Finding DB Cooper: Chasing the Last Lead in America's only Unsolved Skyjacking

by Martin Andrade Jr

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	259 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	102 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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