D.B. Cooper: The Real McCoy

by Bernie Rhodes

Looks at the investigation into the two airplane hijackings in which Richard McCoy, also known as D.B. Cooper, parachuted from the planes with the ransom money

Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime, Mystery

246 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1991

Reviews

[Stephanie Teek · Rating 5 out of 5]

GREAT book. Story of DB Cooper, the alleged hijacker of a flight out of Seattle. Cooper parachuted out with ransom money and was never heard from again. A year later, Richard McCoy was caught doing the same thing. While its not conclusive evidence that McCoy and Cooper are one in the same, its a great read.

[Clint · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was a very good account of the possible link between Richard McCoy as being the infamous DB Cooper. The author makes a convincing argument that they are the same person. I also liked the book as the events occurred in Utah and Richard McCoy lived in Provo just a few blocks from where I grew up.

[Stephan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Convincing argument to believe that McCoy was in fact DB Cooper.

[Darren Schaefer · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of Richard McCoy Jr is truly incredible. A Mormon war hero turned skyjacker that escapes from a maximum security prison.

I wish the book was just about him and his life. The authors make up a lot of details about the DB Cooper hijacking to try to make it seem like McCoy could be Cooper. They also leave out all the evidence that proves they are not the same person.

[Andrew McUne · Rating 3 out of 5]

A totally failed hypothesis, and still an entertaining read.

[Emilou · Rating 3 out of 5]

DNF. It was really interesting, but it was a bit too detailed oriented. I got stuck in the middle with all the talking.

[liso · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. the book was interesting - it was fun to read about locations where i've lived and how mccoy planned the hijack down to the little details. it's interesting to wonder whether he was db cooper - and the little facts they present are pretty convincing. i would have ranked it higher, but the writing was subpar - ideas and facts jumped around a lot and it seemed very disorganized. if you're into db cooper, though, definitely an interesting read...

[Cindy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story is fascinating but the writing seemed to drag a little bit. I do believe in the author is correct in his comparison.

[Barbara Landers · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fascinating topic, but terrible organization of dates and facts. Hard to follow.