skyjack71

Can anyone answer this question: How can a 6 time felon with 17 accumulated yrs in prison. purchase a gun and get arrested for trying to obtain a drivers license using a false identification in 1990 (claimed to be dis-oriented due to his having to rely on dialysis to live) spend 72 hrs in a mental holding area and be released and his gun returned to him? It is a felon in the state of FL. to attempt or obtain a drivers license with false identification. He was using his old John Collins documents to obtain this license and he did later successfully obtain the drivers license and I have it I have just gave you guys a lot of food for thought. The FBI has totally ignored this fact.

DNA was in the possession of the FBI for 3 yrs and 7 months before they ran the 1st test - just days after I started to post to this forum. This alone sounds ODD to me. Do you guys think it was because of my posting in this forum? The truth needs to be told...but what is the truth? Will the truth ever be known? At this time it would take something indisputable to convince me Duane was not Cooper. If that should happen then so be it -in 12 yrs no one has presented me with any concrete evidence that he was not Cooper. If the FBI has such evidence don't you think it would be in good conscience to share it with someone who has used up the prime of her life in the pursuit of the truth and has taken NO compensation - other than a trip to WA in 2001 to film a documentary on Cooper.

In the bags returned to me only one was Empty... The one with the hair in it. I have been told the DNA process would have destroyed the hair. Some items they returned I threw away because they were too bulking to keep - such as 8 track tapes. I am in the process or requesting more information regarding what the agent said from the FBI. As usual this takes time.

April 6, 2007: I just received a communication from an young man who has been following my story for sometime. This is what he had to say:

I am unaware of the source of your information, but if Cooper was still alive and caught he has already been convicted. Before the statute of limitations ran out they did this legal thing that stopped him from escaping punishment. You will find this information in the book called "Norjax" by Ralph Himmelsbach. It is the only accurate accounting of the incident and search for Cooper and the aftermath. There were some liberties taken but far fewer than in other accountings which have all been speculation. Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 2013, 2014, 2015 by Jo Weber

Saturday March 31, 2007: I am more than just a little pissed at the FBI - I am fighting mad. I lived my life trusting people and our government, but I have become aware our government agencies are not always on the up and up. When I put things right out in front that cannot be ignored ---there is only one answer for the reactions of our law enforcement and governing agencies - cover-up for past actions? Some live on to this day. Why wasn't Cooper caught? Certain people knew who he was, but he was Holding. Information important enough that he was allowed to live his life out. Was Duane L. Weber smart enough to buy his own insurance policy? Was Cooper collecting what he felt he was owed for services rendered? Now I am the one who has been HOLDING - The insurance Duane retrieve in 1982 or 1983 from its hiding place - only to hide it again. I did not know the significance until 5 yrs ago. Now I know more than I should. I know you guys think I am talking in riddles, but there is someone out there who knows exactly what I am talking about...(clue) snapping a pine cone from its host over 100 yards away? I said it - I finally said it. Thanks to all of you out there who have been so supportive - you are a great bunch of guys. Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 2013, 2014, 2015 by Jo Weber

"I received a phone call from the FBI - they are returning the DNA items retrieved 4 yrs ago on March 28, 2003" Thursday March 29, 2007, they arrived with the DNA evidence. I have not viewed the contents and they gave me no report. The agent (who did not know who DB Cooper was) said there were no fingerprints. No fingerprints at all? No fingerprints that matched the crime scene? or No fingerprints that matched Duane L. Weber's FBI file? He could not answer that question. They called back late afternoon (I had left to go to the grocery) to let me know they accidentally left some papers in the box. I did not get home until 6 - their office was closed.

I have tried many times to go to that site and as soon as I hit Part 1 - my computer freezes? I have tried to access this site for several months from my home and a library computer. Why? Yes, I am aware of that hoax - note that I have not taken any monies for any interviews and I have had tremendous expenses incurred in my search. I am too old to play games - I want the truth about Cooper and Duane Weber. Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 2013, 2014, 2015 by Jo Weber

Today I received a phone call from the FBI - they are returning the DNA items retrieved 4 yrs ago on March 28, 2003. I do not know what that means regarding my search. The items from the plane had been handled by many (there was no DNA testing at that time) and the cigarette butts lost (per agent Ralph Hope, the agent of record after I went public in 2000). This agent on national TV took credit for information found by a reporter and myself - after he had told me that that my husband had never been in McNeil Island Federal Prison nor had he ever been in the Army - both of which I had black and white government documentation stating otherwise. He never apologized for this, but would later admitted that my records were correct. Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 2013, 2014, 2015 by Jo Weber

Received several copies of photos from Cossey today. He knew what I was looking for and he circled a couple of the items - I wish he had not done that. The items circled are very close to what was in the drawer except the connection between the two items, I seem to remember as looking more narrow than what he showed. Remember that I held them in my hand and I really need to do that. Perhaps time has taken its toll. The quality of the photo copies are not such they would copy well enough to post so I will not try. I do appreciate his efforts and those of you who helped me to contact him. He did tell me that he thinks I am Crazy. Of course everyone is in agreement to that and even I am beginning to think so. I haven't given up - at this moment I am trying to find a woman who knew Duane - I was told that if I found her I would find answers to some of what I have been seeking. Of Interest to some: Duane's connection to another crime has created a great deal of interest to a well known writer and investigative attorney - this gentleman has done a lot of research on this other crime - his investigation and my own suddenly hit a common nerve...a few months ago. Now, it seems there is more of a connection than we first thought. Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 2013, 2014, 2015 by Jo Weber

Can anyone get me any information on these men. Ed Hurand (spelling uncertain - had something to with flying or jumping in the Or, Wa, Idahoe, Nv or Mx areas), Bill Nolan, Ray Griffin (believe he had a pilots license), G Cowee, D Cosgrove, B Shepard, B. Groover. The last 4 hailed from the Atlanta Area in 1970's. Griffin last known to be in Fl. probably deceased. Hurand also deceased - very important I find something about his history. Jumpers in that area Please show the pic of Ed around at the DZ's. Any help anyone can give me is appreciated. Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 2013, 2014, 2015 by Jo Weber

I am still waiting for Cossey to send the pictures I asked him to send. Should anyone out there to whom I am sending a private email not wish to receive them - please let me, know so I can remove you from my address book. Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 2013, 2014, 2015 by Jo Weber

Attention Old Timers:

Where is Billy Nolan - is he still alive and did he ever live in Georgia. 323 NC Billy Nolan I have a picture of a man named Bil Nolan who was in Atlanta Ga during the 70's. I was told some stories about this guy. I need to know if Billy Nolan and Bill Nolan are the same person. The pic is not high quality but good enough. Can someone help me on this? Guessing from his age in the photo he is not alive today...but need to see a photo to compare with. You can guess why - old buddy of Duane Weber. Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 2013, 2014, 2015 by Jo Weber

The rigs provided to Cooper: Now that I have made contact with Cossey perhaps we will get ACCURATE information about what was sent and used. I have heard and read many different versions of the types of chutes provided and the one used. Hopefully very soon we will know the actual facts regarding this. I requested he not send me just a picture of the chute used, but of several other chutes including those provided. If I can identify the hardware on any of those as being the items Duane kept in that drawer - and I pick the right chute ( hopefully I am able to do this)....then at least I will know the truth even if the FBI nor anyone else cares. If this forum accomplishes no more than that it will have been worth it for ALL of us. For me it means going to my maker knowing that I have done all that I can do. For the rest of you - maybe I won't leave the legacy of "That Crazy Old Woman" and all of you will know that you did your part to help me. I am eternally grateful to all of you wonderful kind people. Thank You - from the bottom of my heart. Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 2013, 2014, 2015 by Jo Weber

Rich, Thank your, but it is not one of these. It was much simpler and looked nothing like those 3 items. From the on-line site I would say that it looked more like a Delta Ring and Link or Dee Ring and link. For some reason I wrote down a rapid slide link - what in the devil do they use something like that for. NOTHING I saw was like the items in his desk, but would be in the family of items I have just mentioned. I remember the slide being a very precisioned item. I cannot remember exactly what connected the two items or how. The larger item is still dull in my mind. I do feel if I ever see one or feel it I will remember. I guess I am looking for a needle in a haystack. Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 2013, 2014, 2015 by Jo Weber

I went to that site, but I didn't find anything. They were shiny - like new condition. So upon going to some of the sites I would say that they were high grade metal. One I believe was triangle shaped - I think, but my memory is dull on this. The other end was retangular. They were connected by what I call a chain - he may have connected these two items himself as reminders. He may have cut them off of the chute.One of these items had a slide that had ridges, but I don't remember which one - I do remember playing with the slide thing. Also in the drawer was a hook, but not connected to the other items...it appeared to very common....like the hook on a dog leash, but very smooth,

PARACHUTES? Does anyone know where I can view parachutes of the late 60's up to 1971. Duane had an item in his desk...I put in on a garage sale after he died. The man who paid me a quarter said it was a clip of some kind for a parachute - but, of course the dumb bunny (me) didn't connect that with what he told me in the hospital - I had pushed it out of my mind. I tried to find the man, but I didn't have a name - all I knew was he collected military memorabila and that this item was use on a parachute. He could have been a snow bird down for the winter and not a local. This was in 1995 in the spring after Duane died. I was told to go to a military museum but the ones around here do not have many chutes and can't help me. This item had what I call a chain (very sturdy)with two ends - one end had a ring and the other end is hard for me to remember - I have tried so hard to remember it. Is there a place on- line I could find? I had to come back to edit this- I remembered something - one of the ends had a very precisioned piece that moved - this movable piece had ridges or some kind of texture to make it easy to feel and move it. Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 2013, 2014, 2015 by Jo Weber

That was interesting, but not what I was looking for but within the same theme. The Ferret Man was in tight with the Mafia, but worked both sides. A journalist who referred to him as Ferret Man was found dead after she interviewed another man in regards to an incident in the 60's. Duane claimed to have known this journalist and because of his reaction to my - affectionately calling him Mouse during those last few months (he was skin and bones and the most prominent feature was the ears). He went into a rage that I didn't understand and told me never to call him that again. It was only during my research the last few yrs that I found a reference to Ferret Man in a story written about this journalist after she died and who I think was Murdered by the same people Duane was involved with. I believe he may have walked a line between the Mafia and certain covert groups.

Photos: After the 2 photos I am attaching to this post, there wil be 5 more photos...saving the best for last. #1. Sent to me by a family member Estimate age guess would be early 20's. #2. A strange photo found in the Canon City Federal Prison in Colorado. We have no explanation of WHY this is in file. This is the same prison 1960 to 1962 that has caused us some concern...in 1961 we have been able to doument him in Miami Florida (dressed to the hilt)...this information was from a reliable family friend who placed Duane at Fontane Blue Night Club in Miami during a critical time in history - The Bay of Pigs. Why would a prison take his photo like this? Does anyone know who the Ferret Man is? Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 2013, 2014, 2015 by Jo Weber

Photo taken about 1981. He is leaning over so this is not the best profile. Look at the slanting forehead - there is a better profile. but with mustache (the profile is higher in other photos). He grew a mustache when the book NORJAX came out in the 80's. The composite artist tried to depict the forehead. Note that Duane was much heavier in 1981 than he was in 1971. Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 2013, 2014, 2015 by Jo Weber