The Cooper Vortex

DB Cooper and the FBI - Bruce A. Smith

Bruce is back for our 50th episode! 

 

Bruce A. Smith is a legend in the Vortex. He's the author of DB Cooper and the FBI: A Case Study of America's Only Unsolved Skyjacking, and the force behind The Mountain News. You may have seen him on Discovery's Expedition Unknown and most recently in the BBC/HBO documentary The Mystery of DB Cooper.

 

Buy Bruce's Book!

https://www.amazon.com/DB-Cooper-FBI-Americas-Skyjacking/dp/0997312009

 

Visit The Mountain News!

https://themountainnewswa.net/ 

 

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Russell Colbert and Darren Schaefer

DB Cooper's Escape - Rob Bertrand

Rob Bertrand is the owner and operator of the NW Escape Experience, and is the author of an amazing new screenplay about the DB Cooper skyjacking. Rob has been lurking in the Vortex for years, knows many of the players, and has attended many of the various events.

 

Visit NW Escape Experience! 

https://nwescapeexperience.com/

https://www.facebook.com/nwescapeexperience 

 

Follow Rob on Twitter!

https://twitter.com/Robertrand77 

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review!

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Russell Colbert and Darren Schaefer

DB Cooper confessed to his wife - Part Two - Tim Collins

Part two of our interview with Tim Collins. If you haven't heard part one yet, I'd recommend you jump back one episode and start with part one.

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review!

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Russell Colbert and Darren Schaefer

DB Cooper confessed to his wife - Part One - Tim Collins

Some of you may know Tim Collins as SafecrackingPLF from the Dropzone forum, and some of you may know him as "Jo's Memory Man" a name given to him by the production team on the HBO documentary The Mystery of DB Cooper. Tim has been investigating Duane Weber for over 15 years.  Thanks to audio provided by Tim, you'll get to hear Duane and Jo Weber's own voices.

 

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Russell Colbert and Darren Schaefer

DB Cooper had already been covered - Brendan I. Koerner

Brendan Koerner is a contributing editor for Wired Magazine, and his work has appeared in The New York Times, Slate, Harpers, and ESPN the magazine. He's the author of Now the Hell Will Start and The Skies Belong to Us - Love and Terror in the Golden Age of Hijacking.

 

Follow Brendan on Twitter!

https://twitter.com/brendankoerner

 

Buy Brendan's Books!

https://www.amazon.com/Brendan-I-Koerner/e/B001JP7QM0?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1608595508&sr=1-1

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review!

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Russell Colbert and Darren Schaefer

 

 

DB Cooper was not successful - Chris Cunningham

Chris Cunningham is a college professor, an authority on the Zodiac Killer, and claims he's not an expert on DB Cooper only because he's humble. 

 

You can find Chris on The DB Cooper Forum as Chaucer:

www.thedbcooperforum.com

 

Email Chris!

cunninghamchris35@gmail.com 

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review!

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Russell Colbert and Darren Schaefer

DB Cooper Audience Questions - Martin Andrade

Martin Andrade Jr is a radio host, political commentator, blogger, and author of one of our favorite books on DB Cooper and his survival, Finding DB Cooper: Chasing the Last Lead in America's only Unsolved Skyjacking. Marty is back to talk about the latest news in the case and answer some audience questions.

 

Go buy Marty's book!

https://www.amazon.com/Finding-DB-Cooper-Americas-skyjacking/dp/1539694429/ref=as_li_ss_il?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=F0YP0TQCM3DP5XJ6RWTF&linkCode=li3&tag=martandr-20&linkId=928e1508d93739a7c24417bbdce6374b

 

Go to Marty's Blog!

https://martinandrade.wordpress.com/

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. We are on Instagram @thecoopervortex If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review.

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Darren Schaefer and Russell Colbert

 

DB Cooper was Mormon - Steven Rinehart

Steven Rinehart is a registered Patent Attorney, pilot, SCUBA diver, and radio host. He hosts a radio talk program, on K-TALK AM 1640 each Saturday afternoon at 3:00 MST, which can be heard live online at www.k-talk.com.  

 

Visit Steve's website!

https://www.stevenrinehart.com/ 

 

Email Steve!

stevenrinehart13@yahoo.com 

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. We are on Instagram @thecoopervortex If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review.

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Darren Schaefer and Russell Colbert

DB Cooper was an Avenger - Harriette Sucher

Harriette Sucher is the author of The World According to Jack Tarrance. 

 

Buy Harriette's Book! 

https://www.lulu.com/en/ca/shop/harriette-sucher/the-world-according-to-jack-tarrance-the-real-zodiac-killer-black-dahlia-avenger-get-hoffa-squad-member-and-more/paperback/product-1kkjrwzk.html

 

Follow Harriette on Facebook and Twitter!

https://www.facebook.com/harriette.sucher.522

https://twitter.com/HarrietteSucher 

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. We are on Instagram @thecoopervortex If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review.

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Darren Schaefer and Russell Colbert

DB Cooper was a Student at BYU - Johnny Surles

Johnny Surles is a veteran and retired Lieutenant with the North Carolina Highway Patrol. He was one of the first on the scene when Richard Floyd McCoy Jr robbed The Bank of North Carolina in 1974 after his escape from prison. A distinguished Mason, Johnny often gives presentations on DB Cooper aka Richard Floyd McCoy Jr.

 

Email Johnny!

jsurles@ec.rr.com 

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. We are on Instagram @thecoopervortex If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review.

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Darren Schaefer and Russell Colbert

 

 

DB Cooper's Money - Arthur L. Friedberg

Arthur L. Friedberg has been a professional numismatist for over 40 years. He has BA in history from George Washington University and an MBA from New York University. His family firm the Coin and Currency Institute is a founding member of the elite International Association of Professional Numismatists (I.A.P.N.). In June of 2001 Arthur was elected President of the Association, the first time in it's 50 year history an American has held that office. He is a lifetime member of the American Numismatic Association, and a member of the prestigious Professional Numismatists Guild since 1977. He's been a consultant to the Money and Medal Programme of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome, Italy and has testified as an expert before the United States Senate Banking Committee. Arthur has also authored several books including, Paper Money of the United States, Modern World Coins, and Coins of the Bible. He's a contributor to The Numismatist and Coin World.

 

The Coin and Currency Institute:

http://www.coin-currency.com/

 

Buy Arthur's books!
http://www.coin-currency.com/page8.html

https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AArthur+L.+Friedberg&s=relevancerank&text=Arthur+L.+Friedberg&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. We are on Instagram @thecoopervortex If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review.

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Darren Schaefer and Russell Colbert

 

DB Cooper lived in Alabama - Daniel Baer

Daniel Baer has no prior experience in criminal investigation, skydiving, or aviation, but he became intrigued by the DB Cooper skyjacking. Despite being a newcomer to The Cooper Vortex, Dan believes he has found a very compelling Cooper suspect and can offer new insight into the nearly 50 year old case.

 

Email Dan: dsnbaer@gmail.com

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. We are on Instagram @thecoopervortex If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review.

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Darren Schaefer and Russell Colbert

DB Cooper is a Cold Case - Cheyna Roth

Cheyna Roth is a former prosecuting attorney, investigative and political journalist, professor, radio host, and author of Cold Cases: A True Crime Collection.

 

Twitter and instagram @cheyna_r

 

Support local bookstores! Find Cheyna's book locally.

https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781646040346

 

Buy her book at Target!

https://www.target.com/p/cold-cases-a-true-crime-collection-by-cheyna-roth-paperback/-/A-79760002 

 

Buy her book on Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Cases-Collection-Unidentified-Kidnappings/dp/1646040341 

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. We are on Instagram @thecoopervortex If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review.

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Darren Schaefer and Russell Colbert

DB Cooper was the Paratrooper of Fortune - Drew Beeson

Drew Beeson is an author and fan of mystery. He's written several books including Paratrooper of Fortune: The Story of Ted B Braden and Sighting in on the Zodiac Killer. Drew also hosts his own true crime YouTube channel.

 

Paratrooper of Fortune: The Story of Ted B. Braden - Vietnam Commando, CIA Operative, Congo Mercenary, and Just Maybe D.B. Cooper 

https://www.amazon.com/Paratrooper-Fortune-Commando-Operative-Mercenary-ebook/dp/B08BY5N3SH/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1593644244&refinements=p_27%3ADrew+Hurst+Beeson&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=Drew+Hurst+Beeson

 

Drew's other books;

https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADrew+Hurst+Beeson&s=relevancerank&text=Drew+Hurst+Beeson&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1

 

Drew's website;

https://drewbeesonbooks.com/

 

Drew's YouTube Channel;

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxv5EfTss01iDhELoBZwdDw

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. We are on Instagram @thecoopervortex If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review.

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Darren Schaefer and Russell Colbert

DB Cooper and The Adventure Agents - Patrick South

Patrick South is an entrepreneur, producer, broadcaster, and family man. He and his family created and star in The Adventure Agents, a very popular children and family show.

 

The Adventure Agents on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuD9aPKz5YukNZfT7lpYT4Q

 

The Adventure Agents on Amazon Prime:

https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Agents/dp/B07Y8XWXLZ

 

The Adventure Agents website:

https://www.theadventureagents.com/

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. We are on Instagram @thecoopervortex If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review.

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Darren Schaefer and Russell Colbert

DB Cooper and The Thrill of the Chase - Mindy Fausey and Stephanie Thirtyacre

Mindy Fausey and Stephanie Thirtyacre have nearly 20 years combined experience searching for and researching the Forrest Fenn Treasure. They believe Forrest Fenn could be DB Cooper.

 

Find Mindy and Stephanie on Stephanie's Forum Chase Chat:

https://www.chasechat.com/index.php

 

Check out Mindy's new YouTube channel where she just posted a great interview with Stephanie!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMAnEYj9rAQ9oUN1I6me_0g

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. We are on Instagram now too @thecoopervortex! If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review.

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Darren Schaefer and Russell Colbert

DB Cooper Conspiracy Panel - Bruce Smith and Nicky Broughton

Bruce Smith is an author, journalist, and operates The Mountain News. You can find him there at https://themountainnewswa.net 

 

Nicky Broughton has made a name for himself researching DB Cooper suspect James Klansnic. You can reach him on facebook or at nbnickyb233@gmail.com

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. We are on Instagram now too @thecoopervortex! If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review.

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Darren Schaefer and Russell Colbert

DB Cooper was ingrained in my memory - Keith Hirshland

Kieth Hirshland is an Emmy Award-winning sports television producer, author, and was at the Reno airport when flight 305 touched down.

 

Keith's website, where you can find his blog and his books Big Flies, Cover Me Boys I'm Going In, and more!

https://www.keithhirshland.com/

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. We are on Instagram now too @thecoopervortex! If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review.

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Darren Schaefer and Russell Colbert

DB Cooper is a Folk Hero - Ben Holland

Ben Holland is an entrepreneur, political activist, and friend of the show. He grew up a few miles from Tena Bar and has lived inside the dropzone the last 10 years.

 

Find him on Twitter @benholland001 https://twitter.com/benholland001 and find him on Facebook.

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. We are on Instagram now too @thecoopervortex! If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review.

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Darren Schaefer and Russell Colbert

DB Cooper Science Panel - Eric Ulis, Tom Kaye, Anonymous

Tom Kaye is a scientist who works in the fields of paleontology and astrophysics. Somehow his work got him involved in the DB Cooper caper, and like everyone else once he was in he couldn't escape the vortex. He was the lead investigator for the Cooper Research Team, also known as the Citizen Sleuths. All the forensic work done on the case, was done by Tom Kaye and his team. They even had access to all the evidence the FBI had on the case. Check out his website to read about all their work on the case at CitizenSleuths.com.

 

Eric Ulis is the Organizer of CooperCon, the author of Sky Ghost: Unraveling the Enigma of DB Cooper, and his documentary The Final Hunt for DB Cooper premiers July 5th on Histories Greatest Mysteries on The History Channel.

https://thecoopercase.com/

Eric's DB Cooper YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCewfNi-lPOshvd9t55NXbbA

 

Anonymous Joe is a US Army Analyst and proponent of William J Smith as the hijacker. Follow him on Twitter  @DWNoone1

https://twitter.com/DWNoone1

 

If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. We are on Instagram now too @thecoopervortex! If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review.

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Thank you for checking out our show!

Darren Schaefer and Russell Colbert