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The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was a French Mercenary - Sophie DanieleSophie Daniele is a psychic medium and animal communicator, author of The Dogs Dish Cookbook for Dogs, entrepreneur, real estate investor, traveling cat nanny, adventurer, and visionary. She is currently working on turning her French mercenary father's story into a book and film.   You can email Sophie at sendsophiemessages@gmail.com or find her on The DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook.   If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Twitter, Instagram or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If you en...
2025-09-131h 06The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Book Review Part 5 - Nicole LeggNicole Legg is a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. She loves fashion and Halloween. You may have seen her holding Barb Dayton's ashes.   Special thanks to Nicole for going along with my crazy idea of reading 10 books in two months.   You can find Nicole on the DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook.   If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Twitter, Instagram or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review! Wan...
2025-03-173h 25The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Book Review Part 4 - Nicole LeggNicole Legg is a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. She loves fashion and Halloween. You may have seen her holding Barb Dayton's ashes.   You can find Nicole on the DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook.   If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Twitter, Instagram or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review! Want to advertise on the show? Hit us up! https://twitter.com/DBCooperPodcast  https://www.instagram.com/the...
2025-03-112h 00The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Book Review Part 3 - Nicole LeggNicole Legg is a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. She loves fashion and Halloween. You may have seen her holding Barb Dayton's ashes.   You can find Nicole on the DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook.   If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Twitter, Instagram or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review! Want to advertise on the show? Hit us up! https://twitter.com/DBCooperPodcast  https://www.instagram.com/the...
2025-03-052h 46The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Book Review Part 2 - Nicole LeggNicole Legg is a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. She loves fashion and Halloween. You may have seen her holding Barb Dayton's ashes.   You can find Nicole on the DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook.   If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Twitter, Instagram or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review! Want to advertise on the show? Hit us up! https://twitter.com/DBCooperPodcast  https://www.instagram.com/the...
2025-02-132h 28The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was my Dad - James LaneJames Lane has a bachelors degree in business from Cal Poly, a Masters from Golden Gate, and a Bachelors in in Biohelth science from Oregon state. He spent 4 years in the military working on c-130 electronics. Used the panama papers to track down America's most wanted terrorist and mafia member. He also has a new book out, The Trail to DB Cooper available now.   Buy James' Book! https://www.amazon.com/-/he/William-James-Lane-ebook/dp/B0DRTQP3XG    If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Coo...
2025-02-0135 minThe Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Book Review Part 1 - Nicole LeggNicole Legg is a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. She loves fashion and Halloween. You may have seen her holding Barb Dayton's ashes.   You can find Nicole on the DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook.   If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Twitter, Instagram or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review! Want to advertise on the show? Hit us up! https://twitter.com/DBCooperPodcast  https://www.instagram.com/the...
2025-01-282h 45The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper asked for parachutes - Mike DavisMike Davis is a second generation skydiver with over 10 years on jump status for the United States Army, and was the 2017 82nd Airborne Division Paratrooper of the year.   You can find Mike on some DB Cooper discussion groups or at Skydive Toledo! https://www.skydivetoledo.com/    If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Twitter, Instagram or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review! Want to advertise on the show? Hit...
2024-12-241h 42The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Falsehoods Fly - Ryan BurnsRyan Burns is a criminal defense attorney in Jackson Mississippi, host of his DB Cooper Sleuth YouTube channel, runs the website Norjak.org, an organizer of CooperCon, a memorabilia collector, and soon to be author.   Subscribe to Ryan's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@dbcoopersleuth    Visit Ryan's website! https://norjak.org/    If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Twitter, Instagram or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show pleas...
2024-12-193h 24The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper and the Mystery of Tena Bar - Ron RovansekRon Rovansek is a birdwatcher, manager of a soup kitchen, published author, ultramarathoner, part-time commercial fisherman, and a water resources engineer.   If you have questions or comments for Ron, you can send them to us and we'll forward them to Ron for ya!   If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Twitter, Instagram or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review! Want to advertise on the show? Hit us up! ht...
2024-12-101h 50The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper and the controversial conclusion - Mike HalkovichMike Halkovich is a writer, photographer, cyber security expert, software analyst, ultra-marathon runner, and David Lynch fan.   Mike can be reached by email or found on Instagram. ultrahalkovich@gmail.com    Come see me and all my good friends in the vortex at CooperCon! November 15-17th at the Seattle Museum of Flight. Get your tickets here! https://www.dbcooperevents.com/    If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Twitter, Instagram or email us at db...
2024-10-032h 17Bright Brainz
Bright BrainzEp. #53: Into The D.B. Cooper Vortex With Darren SchaeferWho was D.B. Cooper, and how did he pull off one of the most audacious heists in modern history? In this captivating episode, Isaac teams up with Darren Schaefer, host of the renowned “The Cooper Vortex” podcast, to unravel the enigma of D.B. Cooper's daring 1971 hijacking. Together, they dive deep into the hijacker’s meticulous planning and the breathtaking escape that has baffled the world for over five decades. Could Cooper have had military ties, or even inside connections within the government?     As they pore over newly released FBI files and dissect some of the most intriguing suspects, Isaac and...
2024-09-191h 09The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper and Titanium - Stan SeagleStan Seagle got his start in Titanium R+D in the late 1950s, rising to the rank of Vice President of Research and Technical Development at RMI Titanium in Ohio, and finishing out his career teaching and consulting for the International Titanium Association.   If you have questions or comments for Stan, you can send them our way and we'll forward them for you.   If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Twitter, Instagram or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If yo...
2024-08-0951 minThe Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper's Black Box - Ned DeHanNed DeHan is a world traveling researcher, writer, YouTuber, and host of Black Box Online Radio.   Follow Ned on YouTube! A new DB Cooper video every Friday! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOTVnNJOgIy58M1Vh5iMrA    Follow Ned on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/p/Black-Box-Online-Radio-100065100849044/?_rdr    Follow Ned on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blackboxned88/    If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Twitter, Instagram or email u...
2024-07-251h 16The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper knew how to market himself - Stuart MacadamStuart Macadam is an entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, YouTuber, soccer coach, and true crime buff.   Visit Stuart's website! https://www.paidadvertisinghelp.com/    Subscribe to Stuart's YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/StuartMacadam    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! Want to advertise on the show? Hit us up! https://www.faceb...
2024-07-171h 57The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was not Han Solo - Tim WallaceTim Wallace is a musician, scientist, editor, and businessman living in the United Kingdom.   Follow Tim on Facebook! www.facebook.com/timstar5150    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! Want to advertise on the show? Hit us up! https://www.facebook.com/TheCooperVortex  https://twitter.com/DBCooperPodcast  https://www.instagram.com/thecoopervortex/  ...
2024-07-102h 39The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper can be anyone you want - Jay ColemanJay Coleman is a US Marine combat veteran who deployed to Afghanistan from 2004-2005. He currently works in employee and labor relations. His 5 kids and their sports take up most of his free time, but when he's not at a softball game he can be found engaged in combat on the DB Cooper message boards.   You may be able to find Jay on the message boards he hasn't been booted from yet. Or you can send your questions and comments our way and we'll forward them to him for you.   If yo...
2024-06-272h 00The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper had a special set of skills - Brandon ArnoldBrandon Arnold was a middle school foosball champion and amateur magician and MMA fighter. Literally beat LeBron James in basketball in 1991. He was the face of the University of Akron in 2004. An unapologetic crazy cat person, and an all around nice guy.   You can find Brandon on The DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook.   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 re...
2024-06-012h 15The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was not my father - JulieJulie is the daughter of someone accused of being DB Cooper.    If you'd like to help solve the case, you can contribute to the fundraiser to get McCrone Labs to analyze more parts of the tie! https://www.gofundme.com/f/unravel-db-coopers-mystery-with-mccrone-labs    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! Want to advertise on the show? Hit us up!
2024-05-0744 minThe Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was a Metallurgist - Drew DanielDrew Daniel is a brilliant CPA living in the Mississippi Delta working primarily with agriculture and aquaculture businesses. His work on the case has made him a well respected member of the Vortex.   Drew can be found on The DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook or you can email him directly at drewdanielcpa@gmail.com    If you'd like to help solve the case, you can contribute to the fundraiser to get McCrone Labs to analyze more parts of the tie! https://www.gofundme.com/f/unravel-db-coopers-mystery-with-mccrone-labs    If...
2024-05-012h 31The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper and the JFK Assassination - John LimbachJohn Limbach is a CEO, researcher, treasure hunter, Cheesehead, and author of an amazing book everyone in The Vortex should get "Where Was Skip?".   Buy John's Book! https://www.amazon.com/Where-Was-Skip-assassination-conspiracies/dp/B0CW6NHTC8    Email John! wherewasskip@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! Want to advertise on the s...
2024-04-113h 18The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper's Glass Slipper - Jennifer WashburnJennifer Washburn is a world traveler, independent researcher, and has a top secret job in government.   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! Want to advertise on the show? Hit us up! https://www.facebook.com/TheCooperVortex  https://twitter.com/DBCooperPodcast  https://www.instagram.com/thecoopervortex/  dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com    Money and the Man by...
2024-04-062h 35The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper is like playing Best Ball - Chris BroerChris Broer is a US Army Veteran residing in SW Oregon. He's an Ivy League grad with a background in finance. He likes to travel, been to all 50 States, and he and his family are active in 4-H and High School sports.   You can find Chris on The DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook, or email him chris@lincon.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 th...
2024-03-282h 19The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper's Bomb - Sergeant Major Mike Vining, US Army RetiredSergeant Major Mike Vining US Army Retired is a Vietnam and Gulf War Veteran. The first Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialist in Delta Force. He served in the 99th Ordnance Detachment, 63rd Ordnance Detachment, and the 176th Ordnance Detachment. He has a Bachelor of Science from The Regents College of the University of the State of New York. He's worked for the National EOD Association, EOD Warrior Foundation, and is a member of the United States Army Ordnance Corp Hall of Fame.   If you have any questions for Mike, send them our way and we'll a...
2024-03-201h 03The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper isn't Clara - Chris CunninghamChris is back to talk about the latest news in the case, as well as what he's learned since his last visit! Chris Cunningham is a college professor, an expert on DB Cooper and the Zodiac Killer (separately), a survivor, and the worlds best fantasy football commissioner.     Chris can be found on The DB Cooper Forum, The DropZone, The DB Cooper Mystery Group, Reddit, or you can email him cunninghamchris35@gmail.com    If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitt...
2024-03-142h 30The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper: What Really Happened - Martin AndradeMarty is back with some news that will rock the vortex! Stop reading this and start listening!   Martin Andrade 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.   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 ...
2024-03-052h 10The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was the Elsinore Ghost - Patricia BolandPatricia Boland is a marketing consultant, writer and researcher in Central Texas. She’s an armchair sleuth, avid reader, and world traveler. Her heroes are Tina, Flo and Alice.   You can hangout with Pat on the DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/328076965475576/    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! Want to advertise on the s...
2023-11-112h 23The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Didn’t Get What He Asked For - Jude MorrowJude Morrow is a best selling author, philanthropist, keynote speaker, autism advocate, and founder of Neurodiversity Training International.   You can talk NORJAK with Jude on the DB Cooper Mystery Group of Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/328076965475576/    Visit Jude's website! https://judemorrow.com/    Watch Jude's TedTalk! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvKc4cdkYg0    Buy Jude's Books! https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jude-Morrow/author/B07RQCTJQC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppin...
2023-10-161h 52The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was a Mad Scientist - Nicky Broughton and Ryan BurnsReturning guests Nicky Broughton and Ryan Burns are members of a team that chased a new lead to a new and exciting suspect.    Pictures we reference in this episode plus a lot more can be found on NORJAK.org https://norjak.org/    If you'd like to chat with Ryan and Nicky, you can find them on The DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook, The Dropzone, or The DB Cooper Forum. https://www.facebook.com/groups/328076965475576/  https://www.dropzone.com/forums/forum/31-skydiving-history-trivia/  https://www.th...
2022-12-153h 11The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Vanished - Chris WilliamsonChris Williamson is an author, podcaster, historian, and an expert on aviation mysteries.    Buy Chris' book Take the Money and Run; The Vanishing of DB Cooper! https://www.vanishedshow.com/store/p/take-the-money-run-the-vanishing-of-db-cooper  https://www.amazon.ca/Take-Money-Run-Vanishing-Cooper/dp/B0BK2RNM2N    Buy Chris' book Rabbit Hole: The Vanishing of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan!  https://www.vanishedshow.com/store/p/rabbit-hole-the-vanishing-of-amelia-earhart-fred-noonan  https://www.amazon.ca/Rabbit-Hole-Vanishing-Amelia-Earhart/dp/B0B3SDS8R1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QDP8TKJD348L&keywords=rabbit+hole+amelia&qid=167...
2022-12-082h 14The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper’s taped confession - Vern JonesVern Jones is an author, publisher, speaker, entrepreneur, adventurer, and world traveler.    Buy Vern's book! https://principiamedia.com/product/the-search-for-db-cooper/  https://www.amazon.com/Search-DB-Cooper-Cracked-People/dp/1614853290/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5ATX9V2PTVZL&keywords=the+search+for+db+cooper+vern+jones&qid=1669164452&sprefix=the+search+for+db+cooper%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1    Visit Vern's website! https://principiamedia.com/    Watch the doc, DB Cooper The Real Story! https://principiamedia.com/product/d-b-cooper-the-real-story/  https://www.amazon.com/The-Jump/dp/B07DW4H8K9...
2022-11-231h 07The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was a Criminal - James CalhounJames Calhoun is a Washington State Native, Air Force Veteran, PNW historian, Pacific University Alumni, and works in the Portland Judiciary system.   You can debate the case with Jimmy on the DB Cooper subreddit.  https://www.reddit.com/r/dbcooper/    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! Want to advertise on the show? Hit us up! http...
2022-10-312h 44The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper is Misunderstood - Ryan BurnsRyan Burns is a former Assistant District Attorney and current Criminal Defense Attorney in Jackson Mississippi. He's putting his research skills to work on solving the DB Cooper case and helping to correct the public narrative on the most used resource for DB Cooper, Wikipedia.   Ryan can be found on the DB Cooper Mystery Group of Facebook or on The DB Cooper Forum and the DropZone under the user name OleMissCub. https://www.dropzone.com/forums/forum/31-skydiving-history-trivia/ https://www.thedbcooperforum.com/db-cooper/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/328076965475576/about/  ...
2022-10-133h 13The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper’s Criminal Profile - Robert FullerRobert Fuller is a criminal profiler and armchair sleuth from the Great White North.  Robert put together the best criminal profile of DB Cooper that I've ever heard, and there's one suspect he just can't dismiss.   You can reach Robert by email! katcon.rf@gmail.com    Or you can find him on The DB Cooper Mystery Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/328076965475576/    If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or ema...
2022-08-201h 53The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Was a Case I Wanted to Solve - Larry CarrLarry Carr is a recently retired FBI Agent, who worked directly on the DB Cooper case. He spent years in law enforcement and as an Air Marshall. He was behind the late 2000s media push, and he was also behind the mysterious "ckret" username on The Dropzone.    You can find Larry on The DB Cooper Mystery Group on facebook.   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 sho...
2022-06-061h 49The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper in the United Kingdom - Robert CoxRobert Cox is a world traveling DB Cooper fan. He was able to make it to CooperCon from England, what's your excuse for not being there?    You can find Rob on the DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook with a Sean Connery James Bond avatar.    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! Want to advertise on the show? Hit us up!
2022-04-141h 54The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexThe Cooper Vortex Update ShowThe past, present, and future of The Cooper Vortex with Darren.   Listen to Russell and Darren's new show The Book of Darren! https://thebookofdarren.podbean.com/  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-book-of-darren/id1615225497  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712b8ddd-1520-476e-a11f-96eae6db26d2/the-book-of-darren  https://open.spotify.com/show/4yjZMhdw4nC0Uwth6TCv1h?si=c8af6bd4dbe04829    Thank you for listening to our shows! Russell Colbert and Darren Schaefer  
2022-04-1403 minThe Book of Darren
The Book of DarrenChapter 4: Max Headroom - Ben MinnotteBen Minnotte is the creator and host of Oddity Archive. He's spent some time looking at the Max Headroom signal interruption, and the emergency alert system being used to warn about a zombie apocalypse. You won't see his face in this episode but you'll get to hear what his favorite physical video format is.   Check out the Oddity Archive! https://www.youtube.com/user/OddityArchive/featured  http://www.theoddityarchive.com/  https://www.facebook.com/OddityArchive/  https://twitter.com/oddityarchive  https://benminnotte.bandcamp.com/    T...
2022-03-271h 22The Book of Darren
The Book of DarrenChapter 3: The Spoken Word - Scott FullerScott Fuller is a writer, radio host, program director, podcaster, researcher, investigative journalist, and Denver Broncos fan. He's on your radio dial in Mower County Minnesota, he's the creator and host of FindJodi Podcast, Dead and Gone in Wyoming, Status: Pending Podcast, and Frozen Truth Podcast. He was the sports reporter for his local paper as a teenager, was featured in a recent 20/20 episode, and he loves the spoken word. Go check out his work!   https://twitter.com/fulleronair  https://www.findjodi.com/category/findjodi-podcast/  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dea...
2022-03-192h 30The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper as a Podcast - Kyle Kesterson Interviews Darren SchaeferKyle Kesterson is a musician, restauranter, and a fan of The Cooper Vortex. He reached out to us and said he wanted Darren to be interviewed on the show and he also said he wanted to be the one to do it. We said yes. So in this episode you'll hear Kyle Kesterson interview Darren Schaefer.   You can find Kyle on the DB Cooper Mystery Group on Facebook.   If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or email us...
2022-03-082h 26The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was not a lizard - Alan R. WarrenAlan R. Warren is a bestselling author and popular Radio Host. He's the author of at least 26 books, has been published several publications, and is the host and producer of The House of Mystery Radio Show heard on NBC Radio in the US and Canada or as a podcast.    Visit Alan's website!  https://www.alanrwarren.com/   Find Alan on Social Media! https://www.facebook.com/radiocub/ https://twitter.com/radiocubb   Buy Alan's Books! https://www.amazon.com/Alan-R-Warren/e/B01LG...
2022-02-251h 23The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper never confessed to the crime - Tessa D‘AmicoTessa D'Amico is using her background in tech to build an online collaborative tool for fellow Cooper sleuths to have easy access to all the facts, documents, and theories that exist on the case in one place. Hopefully inspiring the next generation of Citizen Sleuths to join the search for DB Cooper.     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! Want to advertise on...
2021-12-181h 53The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was Better Off Dead Than Poor - Lisa StoryLisa Story is an accredited communications professional, and a badass epee fencer. She's spent the last 7 years researching and writing about her Uncle Walt Reca after he handed her his signed confession explaining how he hijacked flight 305.   Keep an eye for Lisa's book, unless you're reading this after the summer of 2022, in which case you should definitely order a copy. Better Off Dead Than Poor.     If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or email us...
2021-12-111h 45The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper and Flight 305 - Dr. Robert EdwardsDr. Robert Edwards is a mathematician, economist, researcher, and author of DB Cooper and Flight 305, which will be out on November 24th 2021.   Buy Bob's book! https://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Flight-305-Reexamining-Disappearance/dp/0764362569   Visit Bob's Linkedin Page! https://uk.linkedin.com/in/roberthedwards?trk=people-guest_people_search-card    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 revie...
2021-11-081h 40The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper is no Robin Hood - Clarke MayerClarke Mayer is a writer, filmmaker, photographer, and author of the new book Incendiary.    Get Clarke's book! https://www.amazon.com/Incendiary-Clarke-Mayer/dp/1735547328/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=clarke+mayer&qid=1635710152&sr=8-1   Visit Clarke's website! https://www.clarkemayer.com/    Do you have an Ingram bill or an OG wanted poster? Let Clarke know! clarke@clarkemayer.com    If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or emai...
2021-11-011h 42The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper‘s Jump From the 727 - Dan GryderDan Gryder is a pilot, skydiver, instructor, banjo picker, and YouTuber. Dan is the Creator and host of Probable Cause: Dan Gryder.    Subscribe to Dan's YouTube channel, and watch his DB Cooper doc premiering on his channel November 24th. https://www.youtube.com/user/UGOT2CTHIS/featured   Visit Dan's website! https://www.dangryder.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 en...
2021-10-261h 18The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper‘s Safety Deposit Box - Tim CollinsTim Collins is back! He has even more details about Duane and Jo Weber, and he needs your help with a safety deposit box that belonged to Duane aka John Collins.   If you or someone you know can help Tim identify what was in Duane Weber's safety deposit box let him know! findmycurrency@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 lea...
2021-10-224h 13The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was very secretive - Liza MoradoLiza Morado is the author of Rat on Rat: A Memoir with a Peculiar Twist.   Buy Liza's book! https://www.amazon.com/Rat-memoir-peculiar-twist/dp/B09DN2XY9M/ref=sr_1_2?crid=77Q8GW95KELW&dchild=1&keywords=liza+morado&qid=1632518361&sprefix=liza+morado%2Caps%2C501&sr=8-2   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! Want to advertise on the sho...
2021-09-251h 03The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper in color - George McKeonGeorge McKeon is an artist, graphic designer, and author of The Mystery of DB Cooper - A True Crime Adult Coloring book.   Buy George's book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737712709/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_9ADQ95JNJ06H1MN3T2J4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1   Visit the illustrator's website! Fachrul Reza Riva'i https://fachrulrezaartwork.wixsite.com/fachrulrezaartwork/about    Visit George's website! http://georgemckeondesign.com/index.html#    If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper...
2021-09-031h 06The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Unsolved Case Files - Tom SullivanTom Sullivan is an author, illustrator, graphic designer, and unsolved case enthusiast. His newest book Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 feet is all about DB Cooper and it is truly excellent.    Buy Escape at 10,000 Feet! https://www.amazon.com/Unsolved-Case-Files-Escape-Missing/dp/0062991515    Visit Tom's site and buy his other books! http://www.thomasgsullivan.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 enjoye...
2021-03-2750 minThe Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper and the FBI - Bruce A. SmithBruce 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/    If you ha...
2021-03-181h 54The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper's Escape - Rob BertrandRob 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 ca...
2021-03-021h 31The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper confessed to his wife - Part Two - Tim CollinsPart 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! https://www.facebook.com/TheCooperVortex https://twitter.com/DBCooperPodcast   Thank you for checking out our show! Russell Colbert and Darren Sch...
2021-02-261h 20The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper confessed to his wife - Part One - Tim CollinsSome 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.   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...
2021-02-262h 00The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper had already been covered - Brendan I. KoernerBrendan 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...
2020-12-221h 16The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was not successful - Chris CunninghamChris 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! htt...
2020-12-142h 05The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Audience Questions - Martin AndradeMartin 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...
2020-11-261h 59The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was Mormon - Steven RinehartSteven 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 t...
2020-10-131h 27The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was an Avenger - Harriette SucherHarriette 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 l...
2020-10-061h 10The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was a Student at BYU - Johnny SurlesJohnny 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 o...
2020-09-2356 minThe Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper's Money - Arthur L. FriedbergArthur 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...
2020-09-0732 minThe Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper lived in Alabama - Daniel BaerDaniel 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...
2020-08-311h 40The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper is a Cold Case - Cheyna RothCheyna 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...
2020-08-041h 06The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was the Paratrooper of Fortune - Drew BeesonDrew 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 oth...
2020-07-021h 31The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper and The Adventure Agents - Patrick SouthPatrick 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 Coop...
2020-06-192h 49The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper and The Thrill of the Chase - Mindy Fausey and Stephanie ThirtyacreMindy 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 o...
2020-05-012h 04The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Conspiracy Panel - Bruce Smith and Nicky BroughtonBruce 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. https...
2020-04-252h 22The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was ingrained in my memory - Keith HirshlandKieth 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.
2020-04-181h 26The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper is a Folk Hero - Ben HollandBen 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. https://www.fa...
2020-04-112h 08The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Science Panel - Eric Ulis, Tom Kaye, AnonymousTom 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.co...
2020-03-272h 10The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper's Shocking Details - Joe SwaneyJoe Swaney is co-host of The Shocking Details podcast, co-creator of the podcast Thinking Sideways, Portlander, and semi-professional Dragon Boater.   Joe's new show: https://www.theshockingdetails.com/   Joe's old show: http://www.thinkingsidewayspodcast.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. https://www.facebook.com/T...
2020-03-242h 00The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Did Not Murder His Family - Joe SharkeyJoe Sharkey is Vietnam veteran, a 20 year veteran of the New York Times, and author of 5 books. He wrote the go-to book on John List who is often considered a suspect in the DB Cooper skyjacking, Death Sentence: The Inside Story of the John List Murders.   Joe's book Death Sentence: The Inside Story of the John List Murders https://www.amazon.com/Death-Sentence-Inside-Story-Murders/dp/1504049497/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=   Joe Sharkey's Website https://joesharkey.com/   Email Joe jsharkey123@gma...
2020-03-101h 18The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper is Still Missing - Ross Richardson Ross Richardson is the author of two books, “The Search for the Westmoreland: Lake Michigan’s Treasure Shipwreck” and “Still Missing: Rethinking the D.B. Cooper Case and Other Mysterious Unsolved Disappearances.” He also speaks about Great Lakes maritime history at libraries and historical societies around the Great Lakes Region. Richardson is a trained technical SCUBA diver and has been involved in the discovery, identification, and documentation of numerous Lake Michigan shipwrecks. He was a public safety diver for the Benzie Area Public Safety Dive Team and a Benzie Country Sheriff’s Department Special Deputy for many years.  
2020-02-271h 57The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was a Sport Parachutist - Mark MetzlerMark Metzler is an active skydiver with over 50 years of parachuting experience. He holds a USPA class D (Expert) parachutist license which required both night and water jumps. Mark also has extensive experience jumping military surplus parachute gear similar to the type DB Cooper used. In 2006 Mark jumped from the rear airstair door of a DC 9 passenger jet flying unpressurized at 14,500 feet. Mark's diverse career path includes skippering commercial fishing vessels and practicing as a criminal defense attorney. He earned a BSEE degree from UC Berkeley and has designed patented electronic circuits for implantable medical devices. Mark is an...
2019-12-191h 34The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexIntroduction to DB Cooper - Darren Schaefer's 2019 CooperCon SpeechThis episode is Darren's speech from the 2019 DB CooperCon in Vancouver, Washington. It also serves as an introduction to the case and some of the main suspects for the uninitiated.    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. https://www.facebook.com/TheCooperVortex https://twitter.com/DBCooperPodcast   Thank you for checking out o...
2019-12-1931 minThe Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was a Priest - Gregg GossettGregg Gossett is an entrepreneur, trading mentor, and the son of DB Cooper suspect William Wolfgang Gossett.   Follow Gregg on Twitter @GossettTrading https://twitter.com/gossetttrading   Gregg's YouTube Channel Gossett Trading and Mentoring Live https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCviK0XeiDS0l1deHtEVmrKw   The Cooper Vortex Patreon Page; https://www.patreon.com/TheCooperVortex    If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at dbcoope...
2019-11-081h 23The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was a Railroader - AnonymousThis episode features an anonymous military analyst who uncovered the person he believes is responsible the DB Cooper skyjacking. Check out his website https://dbcooperhijack.com/ and follow him on Twitter @DWNoone1 https://twitter.com/DWNoone1    The Cooper Vortex Patreon Page; https://www.patreon.com/TheCooperVortex    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 revi...
2019-10-172h 35The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Went Rogue - Nat LoufoqueNat Loufoque is the author of DB Cooper: Examined, Identified, and Exposed. His book is available on Amazon right now. Nat lives in the Shenandoah Valley, and he does not believe in bigfoot.   He can be reached by email at: nloufoque@gmail.com   DB Cooper: Examined, Identified, and Exposed by Nat Loufoque https://www.amazon.com/D-B-Cooper-Examined-Identified-Exposed/dp/1081758015   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@gmai...
2019-09-231h 22The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB CooperCon 2019 - Eric UlisEric Ulis is the creator and host of the 2019 DB CooperCon this November 22-24th in Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon. He was kind enough to take the time to personally tell us about the upcoming event.   Check out the website for more info! https://dbcoopercon.com/   The following information is from the website dbcoopercon.com: Please join us at CooperCon 2019 and hear experts discuss all aspects of America's only unsolved skyjacking. There will also be ample opportunity for audience questions and discussion. Moreover, a special emphasis is bei...
2019-09-1637 minThe Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was my Uncle - Marla CooperMarla Cooper is a designer, author, and niece of DB Cooper. Her story came to light in 2011 around the 40th anniversary of the highjacking. The FBI thoroughly investigated her claims including giving her a polygraph, which she passed. Her book "DB's Niece (In the Raw, Unedited!): a Memoir" is available on Amazon now.   Marla's book DB's Niece (In the Raw, Unedited!): a Memoir https://www.amazon.com/DBs-Niece-Raw-Unedited-memoir/dp/0692754539   If you have questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper was, you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, or...
2019-09-102h 32The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was a Frogman - Matt L'HommedieuMatt L'Hommedieu is a former US Navy SEAL, Air Force PJ, Captain/Paramedic Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, Smokejumper, and current Poker Player and DB Cooper investigator. You can read more of what Matt has to say at his blog Vector 23.   Matt's Blog: https://www.vector23.org/   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. If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review. https://www.facebook.com...
2019-08-261h 46The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Didn't Survive the Jump - Douglas PerryDouglas Perry is a writer, author, and journalist at The Oregonian. Over the last few years he's written many articles covering DB Cooper for The Oregonian. Doug has done a lot of great work on the case, covering suspects and the folklore. He's investigated William Smith, Walter Reca, Sheridan Peterson, and Robert Rackstraw to name a few.   A few articles Doug has written for The Oregonian: Robert Rackstraw, D.B. Cooper suspect with various bizarre Oregon connections, dies at 75 https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2019/07/robert-rackstraw-db-cooper-suspect-with-various-bizarre-oregon-connections-dies-at-75.html D.B. Cooper s...
2019-08-1542 minThe Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper is not the Zodiac Killer - James CookJames Cook is an expert on the Zodiac Killer case and has spent two decades researching it. He joins us in this episode to help us understand why some people believe there is a connection between the Zodiac and DB Cooper, and if there is any evidence to support that.   James' Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrimeTalker1941 The Zodiac Killer Discussion Group on Facebook that James Moderates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1987982334820534/    If you'd like to ask us a question or tell us what we got wro...
2019-08-051h 24The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper had a Grudge - Bill RollinsBill Rollins is an engineer, inventor, entrepreneur, pilot, and author of The Elusive DB Cooper; How he Escapes. His work on the case led him to the 58 November incident, and the father of Susan Germaine Giffe who was killed in that highjacking. Bill believes her father Joe Lakich pulled off the skyjacking to get revenge on the FBI for their part in that 58 November incident.   An article on the 58 November incident. https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/article/13018682/a-nashville-hijacking-38-years-ago-set-the-standard-on-how-not-to-handle-hostage-negotiations   Bill's Book, The Elusive D.B. Cooper; How he Escapes...
2019-07-232h 25The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was a Serial Killer - John CameronJohn Cameron is a retired police detective from Great Falls, Montana. His career in law enforcement began in 1979 and he retired in 2005 as a Sergeant of Detectives, working cold cases. He has worked on FBI serial killer task forces, catching ritualistic child cannibal killer, Nathan Bar-Joseph. His cases have been featured on America’s Most Wanted, Dateline NBC, and he helped produce the series Most Evil on TruTV. In 2010, while working as an analyst for the Montana Board of Pardons and Parole in Deer Lodge Prison, Montana, he was asked to look into Ed Edwards. He was ab...
2019-07-152h 15The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was the Zodiac Killer - Carolanne StanislawCarolanne Stanislaw believes her father was DB Cooper, the Zodiac Killer, and the Oakland County child killer. Her father Stephen Stanislaw Jr was convicted for the murder of his father in 1979, but found not guilty by reason of insanity. Carolanne has spent years researching her fathers crimes, but is still working on it. If you have any information that can help her, or if you can help her with transcription of her fathers tapes, you can find her on Facebook and Twitter.   Carolanne's Facebook www.facebook.com/Seekingthetruthandtheway Carolanne's Twitter
2019-07-021h 09The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Escaped From Alcatraz - Dr David CoutcherDr David Coutcher is the author of My Dance with the Zodiac Killer: Stalked by a Psycho Killer for Thirty Years Volume 1. He also has a series of YouTube videos where talks all about his encounters with Frank Lee Morris and the Anglin brothers. Dr. Coutcher first ran into Frank in Mexico when he was a teenager, but learned that Frank had known of him even longer than that. Frank Morris told Dr. Coutcher he pulled off the DB Cooper hijacking and even told him about it while he was still planning it. According to Dr. Coutcher, Frank and...
2019-06-202h 11The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was Telling the Truth - Joe KoenigJoe Koenig retired from the Michigan State Police after 26 years of service and has 45 years of investigative experience in both the public and private sectors. He was lead investigator on the Jimmy Hoffa case, and has investigated homicides, financial crimes, narcotics, and public corruption. He is Past President of the Michigan FBI National Academy Associates and is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). He now owns and operates KMI Investigations in Western Michigan specializing in financial fraud investigations. He is the author of two books on forensic linguistics, Getting the Truth and his latest Getting the Truth: I am DB C...
2019-05-311h 25The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Survived the Jump - Martin AndradeMartin Andrade is a writer, radio talk show host, and author of Finding DB Cooper: Chasing the Last Lead in America's Only Unsolved Skyjacking. His book does an excellent job making the case that DB Cooper survived his jump from the 727 into the Pacific Northwest wilderness. In his years researching the case Marty has also become on expert on a controversial book published in 1985 by Max Gunther, DB Cooper: What Really Happened. His latest updates on the case can be found on his website martinandrade.wordpress.com.   If you have any questions, comments, or if yo...
2019-05-131h 53The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper Wore a Tie - Tom KayeTom 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.c...
2019-04-291h 28The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was a Mercenary - Drew BeesonDrew Beeson is confident he's solved the case. Drew believes the man who jumped out of flight 305 was none other than Ted Braden. Ted Braden was US Special Forces in Vietnam before going AWOL. Later he was caught working as a mercenary in the Congo, and arrested. After his arrest he was released from a military prison under suspicious circumstances. Drew is a sharp guy, and he makes a great case for Ted Braden being the skyjacker. If you have any information regarding Ted Braden please reach out to Drew at drewbeeson@yahoo.com.   Ted B...
2019-04-151h 31The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was a Guy You've Never Heard Of - Nicholas Broughton - Part TwoNicholas Broughton was forced into investigating Robert Rackstraw aka Airborne Bob. After investigating him for a while he concluded Rackstraw wasn't Cooper so he started looking for a new suspect and found one, James Klansnic. Klansnic is a name that until recently hadn't been on the long suspect list. Nicholas Broughton aka NickyB makes such a great case for James Klansnic that we couldn't cover it all in one episode.   If you have any questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper really is you can reach us on Facebook at The Cooper Vortex, T...
2019-04-051h 18The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was a Guy You've Never Heard Of - Nicholas Broughton - Part OneNicholas Broughton was forced into investigating Robert Rackstraw aka Airborne Bob. After investigating him for a while he concluded Rackstraw wasn't Cooper so he started looking for a new suspect and found one, James Klansnic. Klansnic is a name that until recently hadn't been on the long suspect list. Nicholas Broughton aka NickyB makes such a great case for James Klansnic that we couldn't cover it all in one episode.   If you have any questions, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper really is you can reach us on Facebook at The Cooper Vortex o...
2019-03-161h 43The Cooper Vortex
The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was an International Spy - Vern JonesVern Jones is an author, entrepreneur, and publisher of D.B. Cooper & Me: A Criminal, A Spy, My Best Friend. An amazing book by Carl Laurin that details the life of Walter Reca. If reading isn't your thing, be sure to check out their documentary D.B. Cooper: The Real Story.   If you have any questions, comments, or if you are DB Cooper you can reach us on Facebook at The Cooper Vortex or email us at dbcooperpodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on whatever platform you listened on....
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The Cooper VortexDB Cooper is Alive - Eric UlisEric Ulis is the author of DB Cooper: The Definitive Investigation of Sheridan Peterson. Make sure you check out his website TheCooperCase.com and pick up a copy for yourself. Eric was also the one to organize this years DB Cooper Conference in Portland Oregon. If you missed it this year, be sure to mark it on your calendar for the next few years.     If you have any question, comments, or if you know who DB Cooper is you can reach us on Facebook at The Cooper Vortex or email us at DBCooperPodcast@gmail.com.  ...
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The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was here - Bryan WoodruffBryan Woodruff is the owner of The Ariel Store in Ariel, Washington. The Ariel Store hosted the annual DB Cooper Days celebration from the 70's to 2015 when his mother Dona passed away. The county and state took away the store's business and liquor licenses when she died, and Bryan is working on a plan to get The Ariel Store open again. Bryan has an incredible collection of DB Cooper memorabilia, books, and even letters.    Be sure to visit the Facebook page for Dona's Ariel Store Pub.   If you have any questions, comments...
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The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was an Inside Job - Robert M. BlevinsRobert M. Blevins is the Managing Editor for Adventure Books of Seattle and co-author of Into the Blast: The True Story of D.B. Cooper. His book points to Kenny Christiansen as the infamous hijacker. Kenny Christiansen worked for Northwest Orient Airlines at the time of the hijacking, and was a WWII paratrooper.   Be sure to pick up a copy of Robert's book Into the Blast: The True Story of DB Cooper and check out his writings on his DB Cooper blog.   If you have any questions, comments, or inside information you...
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The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was Transgender - Ron, Pat, and Tammy FormanRon, Pat, and Tammy were close personal friends of Barbara Dayton, born Robert Dayton. Barb lead an interesting life, from POW, Hells Angels, and skyjacker to a transgender woman, librarian, and pilot.   Pat and Ron are the authors of The Legend of D.B. Cooper: Death by Natural Causes. A really interesting book on the life of Barbara Dayton and how she pulled of America's only unsolved air piracy case. Make sure you pick up a copy, it's a great book. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0557026164/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U...
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The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was my Father - Bradley CollinsBradley Collins is the author of My Father Was D.B. Cooper: An American Story. A great book about how his father Jack and uncle Bud pulled off the DB Cooper caper. http://a.co/d/9bzxnff If you have any questions, comments, or inside information you can reach us on facebook at The Cooper Vortex https://www.facebook.com/TheCooperVortex/ or email us at DBCooperPodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for checking out our show. Darren Schaefer and Russell Colbert
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The Cooper VortexDB Cooper was Special Forces - Bruce A. SmithBruce A. Smith is the author of DB Cooper and the FBI: A Case Study of America's Only Unsolved Skyjacking. A must read for any fans of the DB Cooper case.  http://a.co/d/c6bu24p Bruce also runs The Mountain News WA an online news site serving the greater Mt Rainier area. He posts many articles about DB Cooper on his site too. https://themountainnewswa.net/ Bruce A. Smith can be reached by email at brucesmith@rainierconnect.com If you have any questions, comments, or inside i...
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