Cold Case · Unknown
45 years waiting · since 1980
JOSE ESPINOSA CABALLERO
Justice is overdue — the trail went cold in 1980, but the truth hasn't.
Crime Aboard an Aircraft - Aircraft Piracy Caution: Jose Espinosa Caballero is wanted for his alleged involvement in the September 8, 1980, hijacking of Eastern Airlines Flight 161 while it was en route from New York to Tampa, Florida. During the flight, Caballero is alleged to have displayed a bottle with a liquid in it and a lighter and indicated that he wanted to be flown to Cuba. After making his demands, Caballero retreated to the bathroom at the rear of the plane and remained there until the plane landed in Havana, Cuba. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Caballero in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, on June 10, 1985, after he was charged with aircraft piracy.
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Incident:September 8, 1980
Last Updated:July 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 8, 1980
Last Updated:July 29, 2026