Could a Hidden Parachute Finally Unmask D.B. Cooper?
The legend of D.B. Cooper—the mysterious figure behind the only unsolved skyjacking in U.S. history—has captivated public imagination for over 50 years. Now, a hidden parachute may bring us closer to solving this enigmatic case. The FBI has reopened its investigation following new evidence provided by the children of Richard McCoy II, a man long suspected of being Cooper.
McCoy’s children, Chanté and Rick, recently revealed a parachute and harness stashed in a North Carolina storage shed. These items, along with a skydiving logbook, align with details from the 1971 hijacking and subsequent events. On that fateful November day, a man calling himself Dan Cooper boarded Northwest Orient Flight 305, carrying a briefcase he claimed held a bomb. After receiving $200,000 in ransom and parachutes, Cooper released the passengers and leapt into the night sky over the Pacific Northwest, vanishing without a trace. His identity has remained a mystery ever since.
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Interestingly, Richard McCoy was convicted of a nearly identical crime just months after the Cooper hijacking. In April 1972, McCoy hijacked a United Airlines flight, demanded $500,000, and parachuted to temporary freedom. Arrested shortly after, McCoy’s skill in carrying out the crime seemed eerily reminiscent of Cooper’s. However, the FBI dismissed McCoy as a suspect, partly due to age discrepancies—Cooper was described as being in his 40s, while McCoy was just 27.
The parachute, now in the FBI’s possession, could be a breakthrough. Experts suggest its unique modifications may link it directly to the Cooper case. The FBI has previously stated that the parachutes Cooper used were altered by a professional skydiver. If these new findings match existing evidence, they could decisively identify McCoy—or disprove his involvement altogether.
The discovery reignites interest in a case that has inspired countless theories, books, and documentaries. Whether this parachute finally unravels the truth or adds another twist to the legend, the hunt for D.B. Cooper’s identity continues to intrigue, defy, and inspire generations.
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