Brothers reveal their dad is infamous DB Cooper hijacker

In late 1971, a mysterious hijacking case captured national attention when an unidentified man, known as DB Cooper, commandeered a Boeing plane, extorted $200,000, and disappeared after parachuting from the aircraft. Recently, brothers Chanté and Rick McCoy III publicly asserted that their father, Richard McCoy Jr, was the infamous fugitive behind this audacious crime. Their disclosure comes after years of family secrecy, particularly out of concern for their mother, who passed away in 2020. Upon her death, they felt free to share their findings, which include evidence such as a parachute purportedly belonging to Cooper found at their North Carolina home. The brothers met with Dan Gryder, an aviation YouTuber, who examined the parachute and indicated its similarity to the one modified by skydiver Earl Cossey as per Cooper's demands. This drawing of parallels to Richard McCoy Jr's parachute raised theories among DB Cooper enthusiasts that he may have been the infamous hijacker, given his criminal background which included a similar hijacking just months later in Utah. After staging the hijacking in November 1971, McCoy was apprehended but later escaped custody, ultimately dying in a shootout with law enforcement. As they sought confirmation of their claims, the McCoy siblings provided evidence, including DNA samples, and were engaged by the FBI, who visited their property in search of further clues connected to the case. Although the Bureau had closed the DB Cooper case in 2016, new evidence and emerging revelations have re-ignited interest. The FBI reportedly retrieved the mentioned parachute earlier in 2023, and future investigations may be prompted by this fresh perspective on an enduring mystery. With the agency’s lack of public comment, the mystery of DB Cooper's identity remains partially uncovered. The case of DB Cooper has tantalized investigators for decades, sparking theories and speculations about the daring hijacker's fate. The claims surrounding Richard McCoy Jr and his sons’ revelations beckon potential new chapters in a story that has remained largely unsolved since its inception. The brothers hope to clear their father's name while presenting a new narrative about one of America's greatest unsolved mysteries, further fueling curiosity and speculation about the individual known as DB Cooper.