New Breakthrough in DB Cooper Case: Could This Finally Solve the Mystery After 53 Years?
The mystery of DB Cooper, one of the most infamous criminals in aviation history, may be closer to resolution after 53 years. A recent discovery involving a parachute and modified military rig found on a family property is sparking new hope that the case, long cold for the FBI, could finally be solved. The hijacking of Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305 in 1971, during which Cooper extorted $200,000 and then parachuted out of the plane, has baffled investigators for over five decades. Yet, a new lead may shine a light on the man behind the infamous hijacking.
The case was brought back into focus in 2020 when the children of Richard Floyd McCoy Jr. contacted YouTuber and amateur investigator Dan Gryder. The McCoy children invited Gryder to explore evidence they had discovered after the death of their mother. Among the items was a parachute rig that seemed to match the type used in Cooper’s daring escape. Gryder, who had been investigating the case for years, believes the rig could be the missing link connecting McCoy to the hijacking.
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McCoy, who was convicted of a similar hijacking in Utah months after the Cooper incident, was a prime suspect in the case for years. Many believe the two crimes share striking similarities. In 1972, McCoy hijacked a United Airlines flight, demanding $500,000, and jumped out of the plane with the money. His quick arrest, along with his ability to pull off a heist nearly identical to Cooper’s, led many to suspect McCoy was Cooper, especially after his prison escape in 1974.
Gryder, along with McCoy's children, believes the parachute rig found in their mother’s storage could be the very one Cooper used in 1971. The FBI has reportedly taken the new evidence seriously, with agents meeting with Gryder and McCoy's family to inspect the parachute. The family also provided a logbook that matches details from Cooper's hijacking. While the FBI has not made a public statement confirming McCoy’s involvement, the renewed investigation suggests they are seriously considering the possibility.
The discovery of the parachute is not the only clue linking McCoy to the Cooper case. A clip-on tie left behind by Cooper, which has been analyzed for DNA, may also hold the key to identifying the hijacker. The FBI recently tested DNA samples from McCoy’s son, though results have yet to be released. Some experts, however, have questioned whether McCoy could have survived the jump, with some arguing that he was too young to fit the profile of the man believed to be in his 40s.
Despite these doubts, Gryder remains convinced that the new evidence, particularly the parachute, will finally prove that McCoy was DB Cooper. The FBI’s ongoing investigation, including a recent search of the McCoy family property, continues to add weight to this theory. If confirmed, this breakthrough could close the book on one of the greatest mysteries in criminal history. However, with so many theories and twists still in play, only time will tell if the case can truly be solved.
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