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CPY0D6SXWB03CF2·Copy · object

The black clip-on tie and tie clip from seat 18E: dataset

Objectnot statedLeft on the aircraft 24 November 1971; a JCPenney model discontinued in 1968Copy of The black clip-on tie and tie clip from seat 18E
Not kept here. This copy isn't ours to show. See it where it's published.

The only object the hijacker is believed to have worn. The clip spindle has not been swabbed for DNA. Ulis v. FBI (D.D.C. 2023) held that FOIA does not reach it.

McCrone Associates for the Cooper Research Team, 1971. not stated

Copies 1

DatasetMcCrone Associates for the Cooper Research Team · citizensleuths.com · 2017 · not statedPrimary source: McCrone Labs Analysis 20171 step from the original

Where it was made

EverettSpokaneVictoriaOlympiaKennewickYakimaLongview1Seattle-Tacoma International Airport200 kmVancouverPortlandSpokaneVictoria1200 km

Sources 3

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Mysteries Department. (2026). The black clip-on tie and tie clip from seat 18E: dataset [Copy CPY0D6SXWB03CF2]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/CPY0D6SXWB03CF2
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