I’m pretty new to the case, got hooked by the Rackstraw special and thought no way anyone is buying this guy is Cooper and was happy to find no one is.
I’ve had the unique ability to start with the FBI files and agree Hahneman fits better than any of the suspects that are discussed often. I do think however the Shelton Lead discussed in the case files is the best fit. Marty does a great job on his blog breaking it down. American Indian, veteran, skydiver and identified as 3 people as Cooper. Also worked at Boeing and left the area after the hijacking.
After reading the files and researching the case I’ve came up with two thoughts
Cooper is likely Latino or Indian. No reason to twist that to fit a suspect.
For all the criticism the FBI gets they put so many resources into the case and couldn’t close it makes me wonder if they had the guy but just didn’t have the evidence to charge him.
If we could find out who this is I think he becomes the most likely suspect.
