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MI 164A-36
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[REDACTED] recalled that MERLIN COOPER was commonly
called "COOP" by family and friends while he was living in
the La Crosse area. She stated that he was a rather handsome
individual, about 6'0" of medium to heavy build. She stated
that he had dark brown hair and she stated that he looked
somewhat the movie actor, PAUL NEWMAN. She recalled that
when she viewed MERLIN COOPER'S body prior to burial, he had
lost a considerable amount of weight and his hairline had
receded considerably. She added that she thought that the
reason that MERLIN COOPER committed suicide was due to the
fact that he had been diagnosed as having cancer, but she was
not certain of this information.
Contact with ORPHA COOPER at Delavan, Wisconsin is left
to the discretion of case agent in this matter. If ORPHA
COOPER is contacted, it is suggested that extreme discretion
be used in contact inasmuch as Mrs. COOPER is allegedly not
in good health.