This artifact connected to D.B. Cooper is on display at Washington State History Museum

The Washington State History Museum in Tacoma has opened an exhibit featuring a parachute associated with the infamous D. B. Cooper case, which captured national attention in 1971. Although this parachute is not the one Cooper used during his daring hijacking, it is the first time in over a decade that related artifacts have been publicly displayed. D.

B. Cooper boarded a jetliner in November 1971, claimed to have a bomb, and demanded a ransom of $200,000 along with four parachutes. After receiving his demands, he ordered the plane to take off for Mexico and jumped from the aircraft, disappearing into the night. The FBI closed the case over six years ago, yet the mystery of Cooper's fate continues to fascinate the public. The exhibit will be available for viewing until March 16, 2025, providing an opportunity for visitors to engage with a piece of criminal history.

Museum members can access the exhibit for free, while general admission tickets are available for $14. For further details and ticket information, visitors can check the museum's website.