The Enigma of D B Cooper A Mystery in the Skies
Title: The Enigma of D. B. Cooper: A Mystery in the Skies Introduction On November 24, 1971, a man calling himself D. B. Cooper hijacked a commercial airplane, extorted a ransom, and then parachuted into the unknown, disappearing without a trace. The case of D. B. Cooper remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in the history of American criminal investigations, captivating the public s imagination for over five decades. The Hijacking The story begins with Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305, a Boeing 727 en route from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington. Cooper, who had purchased a ticket under the alias Dan Cooper, handed a note to a flight attendant, revealing a bomb and demanding a ransom of 200, 000 and four parachutes. Faced with the safety of the passengers and crew, the airline complied with Cooper s demands, providing the ransom and parachutes during a layover in Seattle. After receiving the ransom, Cooper released the passengers in exchange fo
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