D. B. Cooper
What made Cooper one of the most enigmatic skyjackers?
4.8 (24)
42 mins
Explore the fascinating story of D. B. Cooper, the man who hijacked a plane and parachuted out with a ransom, never to be seen again. Learn about the various theories and claims of identity, from Weber to Briggs, and the DNA evidence that remains unreliable.
Ep 1:
The Man Who Vanished Into the Storm
A mysterious passenger hijacks a Northwest Airlines flight, demands $200,000 and parachutes, then leaps into a stormy night sky—never to be seen again.
Ep 2:
Folk Hero, Ghost, or Veteran?
As America turns Cooper into a folk hero, the FBI launches a massive manhunt, and a copycat's survival proves Cooper might have lived too.
Discussions (18)
Lyle
Level 5 · 8 mo agoThe aviation intel is so real. Knowing the 727 aft stairs could open in flight screams military experience. No random civilian would know you can drop the ramp safely while the plane is airborne.
Samson
Level 3 · 9 mo agoThe romance theory makes 0 sense. He asked for four chutes so the Feds wouldn't give him duds.
Ole
Level 4 · 9 mo agoLosing the cigarette butts is typical government incompetence. That evidence would have solved this years ago.
