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Offline Tom Kaye

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Re: Book Discussion About DB Cooper
« Reply #150 on: April 28, 2016, 01:40:31 AM »
Hi 377 and the rest of the crew,

Yes the bismuth is a continuing mystery. Some were shaped like little octagons which was also unusual. The only thing I could come up with was glitter makeup so I am forced to come to the highly scientific conclusion Cooper was a womanizer! :)  There are still the unidentified particles on the tie. I was hoping after all these years that someone would come up with a firm ID but it hasn't happened.

There is a new guy that has been emailing me that is tracking down the Timet connection. He is actually talking to people that worked in or around the company near that time. He seems sharp and serious and does not want to get involved on this forum. 

From what I gather they are still shooting the big Cooper documentary. Last time I talked to them they still hadn't gotten any cooperation from the FBI on the Amboy chute. I also found out that the main people have yet another hot Cooper suspect so stay tuned....

I hope we do another Cooper Conference some day and we can have that beer!

Thanks,
Tom
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Re: Book Discussion About DB Cooper
« Reply #151 on: April 28, 2016, 03:55:09 AM »
Tom, always good to see you on these pages, even though The Cranky One is still, well, cranky and busting your chops.

As for the Big Docu, I called their production team a few weeks ago and they told me the broadcast date has been pushed back to June, maybe September. I don't know any of the details of what they are presenting, but it will clearly not include a frank discussion of the FBI's investigation with members of the Bureau, which is what I was calling for and still actively champion.

Sad to hear that they have reverted to Suspect Chasing.
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Re: Book Discussion About DB Cooper
« Reply #152 on: April 28, 2016, 01:26:48 PM »
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Tom, always good to see you on these pages, even though The Cranky One is still, well, cranky and busting your chops.

As for the Big Docu, I called their production team a few weeks ago and they told me the broadcast date has been pushed back to June, maybe September. I don't know any of the details of what they are presenting, but it will clearly not include a frank discussion of the FBI's investigation with members of the Bureau, which is what I was calling for and still actively champion.

Sad to hear that they have reverted to Suspect Chasing.

Todays headline reads: "DB Cooper Was Womanizer" - says Burke Museum Paleontologist!

Or, the Telemundo version:

Gringo DB Cooper was Kidnapping & Raping Our Women! - says Burke Museum Impresario Researcher

 ;)

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« Reply #153 on: April 28, 2016, 03:30:44 PM »
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If somebody is going to do lab analysis on the chute(s) it must be somebody NEW who has real qualifications and lab affiliation. "Nice guy" is not a qualification.

Is your goal science or more photo ops/movie? Don't compromise science for personal promotion.

 ;)

Ah classic Georger, offers to help are met with complete hostility. Ok Georger, go see if you can find a qualified scientist with an SEM that meets your standards. Seems I was the best you could come up with in 2008 but I am sure your circle of professional scientists is much bigger now. ;)

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Re: Book Discussion About DB Cooper
« Reply #154 on: April 28, 2016, 03:45:51 PM »
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There is a new guy that has been emailing me that is tracking down the Timet connection. He is actually talking to people that worked in or around the company near that time. He seems sharp and serious and does not want to get involved on this forum.

Sonds like Reichenbach  8)
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Re: Book Discussion About DB Cooper
« Reply #155 on: April 28, 2016, 04:43:25 PM »
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There is a new guy that has been emailing me that is tracking down the Timet connection. He is actually talking to people that worked in or around the company near that time. He seems sharp and serious and does not want to get involved on this forum.

Sonds like Reichenbach  8)

Something tells me Cooper wasn't too worried about forensics. If he was technically savvy ? If he was not  a technically savvy person? The particles may only be a distraction. It's the prints and the dna that penetrates through everything.
 
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« Reply #156 on: April 28, 2016, 11:40:32 PM »
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I also found out that the main people have yet another hot Cooper suspect so stay tuned....



So, exactly who are the "main people"? FBI?
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« Reply #157 on: April 29, 2016, 12:30:41 AM »
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I also found out that the main people have yet another hot Cooper suspect so stay tuned....


ok... we speak in code


So, exactly who are the "main people"? FBI?
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Re: Book Discussion About DB Cooper
« Reply #158 on: July 03, 2016, 04:34:21 PM »
Bruce - I just purchased the kindle version of your book. I'm flying to Canada on Wednesday / Back on Friday and figured I needed some reading material while on a flight that I really don't want to take. I'll let you know what I think when finished. I still plan on buying the signed copy as well, my lazy ass just hasn't got around to sending you a check. I'll try and take care of that soon as well.
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Re: Book Discussion About DB Cooper
« Reply #159 on: July 03, 2016, 04:41:35 PM »
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Bruce - I just purchased the kindle version of your book. I'm flying to Canada on Wednesday / Back on Friday and figured I needed some reading material while on a flight that I really don't want to take. I'll let you know what I think when finished. I still plan on buying the signed copy as well, my lazy ass just hasn't got around to sending you a check. I'll try and take care of that soon as well.


Don't try and jump out the back of the plane  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Book Discussion About DB Cooper
« Reply #160 on: July 03, 2016, 05:10:36 PM »
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Bruce - I just purchased the kindle version of your book. I'm flying to Canada on Wednesday / Back on Friday and figured I needed some reading material while on a flight that I really don't want to take. I'll let you know what I think when finished. I still plan on buying the signed copy as well, my lazy ass just hasn't got around to sending you a check. I'll try and take care of that soon as well.


Don't try and jump out the back of the plane  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

There's not enough money in the world to make me jump out of a perfectly good airplane!!
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Re: Book Discussion About DB Cooper
« Reply #161 on: July 04, 2016, 01:50:15 AM »
Thanks, Parrot. Enjoy, and say hello to "Oh, Canada," for me. I applied there for "Landed Immigration" status twice, and never got in! Long story - worthy of at least two Labatt Cinque-aunts. When I lived in Nashville, I auditioned to sing the Canadian National Anthem. My Canadian wife was pretty impressed. But not enough to move to Nashville...
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Re: Book Discussion About DB Cooper
« Reply #162 on: July 05, 2016, 04:35:55 PM »
Parrothead Vol wrote: "There's not enough money in the world to make me jump out of a perfectly good airplane!!
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Jumpships are almost never perfectly good airplanes.

From a 2008 NTSB report:

The Safety Board's review of parachute operations accidents since 1980 identified the following recurring safety issues:

Inadequate aircraft inspection and maintenance;
Pilot performance deficiencies in basic airmanship tasks, such as preflight inspections, weight and balance calculations, and emergency and recovery procedures; and
Inadequate FAA oversight and direct surveillance of parachute operations.

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Re: Book Discussion About DB Cooper
« Reply #163 on: July 05, 2016, 05:51:12 PM »
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Parrothead Vol wrote: "There's not enough money in the world to make me jump out of a perfectly good airplane!!
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Jumpships are almost never perfectly good airplanes.

From a 2008 NTSB report:

The Safety Board's review of parachute operations accidents since 1980 identified the following recurring safety issues:

Inadequate aircraft inspection and maintenance;
Pilot performance deficiencies in basic airmanship tasks, such as preflight inspections, weight and balance calculations, and emergency and recovery procedures; and
Inadequate FAA oversight and direct surveillance of parachute operations.

377

OK. Point well take. I will rephrase by saying that there is not enough money in the world to make me jump out of a plane that I am under the impression will make a perfectly safe landing. In other words, I just don't have the balls to do what you do. :)
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Re: Book Discussion About DB Cooper
« Reply #164 on: July 13, 2016, 12:10:22 AM »
Vicki, in her non-stop sleuthing, discovered that Marla published her book today.

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It's pretty clear she rushed it out.  It's listed as "Unedited", and it is.  I downloaded the Kindle version and skimmed it.

It's her story as we've heard it before.   There are a few parts I snickered out -- how "Jane Smith" friended her on Facebook and asked her to come onto DZ and read the comments.  Hee. Hee.  But, the part I thought was interesting was kid of peels back the curtain what it's like to deal with the FBI -- her conversations and emails with Eng and how they responded to her.  I was hoping to figure out what about her story was so different in her story that got them interested, but I didn't find it.  I don't think even Marla knows.
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