The enduring intrigue surrounding unsolved mysteries takes a new turn as the FBI has reopened the case on the infamous hijacker known as D.B. Cooper. This renewed interest is sparked by the discovery of a backpack in an outbuilding at a property in North Carolina, which has led investigators to revisit a case that had been officially closed since 2016.
The D.B. Cooper incident dates back to 1971, when a man using the alias Dan Cooper hijacked a Boeing 727 traveling from Portland to Seattle on the eve of Thanksgiving. He handed a stewardess a note claiming he was armed with a bomb, demanding $200,000 and four parachutes. After receiving the ransom, Cooper released the passengers, instructing the crew to fly the aircraft to Mexico City.
The name D.B. Cooper emerged from an error in early media reports, but it has since become synonymous with American legend and mystery. The fascination with his case reflects humanity’s innate attraction to the unknown and the stories that surround it.
This development opens a new chapter in an age-old mystery, reminding us that some questions may still have answers waiting to be uncovered. As investigations resume, there is hope that new evidence might finally shed light on one of America’s most notorious unsolved crimes.