Interview report (FD-302)Interview of Farson, Wyoming source re Franklin John Painter, aka Nick LeuisInterviewed 29 July 1975page 1 of 3
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Part 118, page 305

DB Cooper-54424Serials DN 164-98

Interviewed 29 July 1975Dictated 29 July 1975Transcribed 29 July 1975

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[guess: Sub-76C] [illegible] Q

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Date of transcription 7/29/75

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Farson, Wyoming, telephone [redacted] was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and of the nature of the interview. She furnished the following information:

She had [redacted] who later advised that his original name was FRANKLIN JOHN PAINTER, but he had officially changed his name in August, 1967, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She had [redacted] and it was [redacted].

She described NICK LEUIS as follows:

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Name NICK LEUIS Alias Franklin John Painter Race White Sex Male Height 5'11" to 6'0" Weight 160 pounds Hair Dark brown or black, short. If he let it grow long, it would be naturally curly, parted on the left side. Sideburns Middle of ear Eyes Brown Age 39 years Date of Birth April 27, 1936 at California Complexion Dark, olive; possibly Latin or Indian blood. Accent None Habits 1) Smokes moderately, has smoked Winston, Marlboro, Camel Filters, Raleigh Filters and Pall Mall cigarettes. 2) Drinks heavily at times when he is not drinking he is very good person. Was self-admitted to Wyoming State Hospital, Evanston, Wyoming, in 1969 to cure drinking habits.

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Interviewed on 7/29/75 at Farson, Wyoming File # DN 164-98

by SA [redacted] Date dictated 7/29/75

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DB COOPER-54424 [handwritten: 16 4-8L 663-2 [illegible] Sub-76C]