In episode 24 the of 5 Minute Mysteries podcast, we dive into the enduring enigma of D. B. Cooper, the unidentified man behind the only unsolved case of air piracy in American history. In 1971, Cooper hijacked a Northwest Orient Airlines flight, extorted $200,000 in ransom, and then parachuted into the night—never to be seen again. Despite decades of investigations, countless theories, and an extensive FBI search, his true identity and fate remain unknown. Was he a skilled criminal who got away with the perfect crime, or did his daring escape end in disaster? Join us as we unravel the mystery of D. B. Cooper.

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