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Darren Schaefer | DB Cooper, The Cooper Vortex, & The CIA
Ransom Demands and the Fake Bomb Hypothesis
The decision to request four parachutes is viewed as a strategic move to prevent FBI sabotage, as the agency would fear Cooper taking a hostage with him. Some researchers, including Robert Blevins, suggest the "bomb" shown to the crew might have been rolls of quarters or flares wrapped in red tape. This meticulous planning allowed Cooper to maintain control without necessarily possessing a functional explosive device.