Nelson Shanks
Portrait painter listed in Epstein's black book; deceased.
Portrait painter who appeared in Epstein's black book. Known for painting portraits of prominent figures including Princess Diana and Bill Clinton. Died in 2015. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein were made.
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Nelson Shanks appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 2 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
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About Nelson Shanks
Who is Nelson Shanks?
Portrait painter who appeared in Epstein's black book. Known for painting portraits of prominent figures including Princess Diana and Bill Clinton. Died in 2015. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein were made.
What is Nelson Shanks's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Nelson Shanks appears in 26 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files.
Is Nelson Shanks in the Epstein files?
Yes. Nelson Shanks is referenced in 26 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.
Was Nelson Shanks in Epstein's black book?
Yes, Nelson Shanks appears in Jeffrey Epstein's personal address book (the "black book") with 2 phone numbers listed.
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