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The Disappearance and Investigation

While airborne between Seattle and Reno, Cooper deployed the plane’s rear airstair and parachuted from the Boeing 727 with the ransom money. He was never located. 

The FBI investigation, known as “NORJAK,” found limited evidence from Cooper, including a clip-on tie with a potential DNA sample and cigarette butts. In 1980, a portion of the ransom money, approximately $5,800, was found buried along the Columbia River near Vancouver, Washington by a young boy. The rest of the money and Cooper’s remains were never discovered. 

Spotted

I never knew the story behind DB Cooper. I certainly never knew they found some of the money in the town where I live. It kind of figures.

Of course, I ran into him today.

It was in my chiropractor’s office, where he needed a back adjustment.

And then he headed over to a quint Little bar called Victor 23. He ordered a vegan pizza and a malt liquor. He then drove off in a vintage 1940 Willie sedan.

He is headed home for the holidays. I wish we would’ve talked a little more.