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Rodney Olsen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mason City, Iowa on Oct 18, 1986

Victim Details

Apr 12, 2011

Oct 27, 2022

Rodney

Olsen

71

32

72 inches

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 18, 1986

Mason City

Iowa

Cerro Gordo County

30981

Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office

Mason City

Iowa

Cerro Gordo County

50401

Kevin Pals

Sheriff

17262 Lark Avenue, Iowa

6414213000

County

Law Enforcement

862302619

Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/07/2026


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Rodney John Olsen, a 32-year-old farmer from Mason City, Iowa, went missing on October 18, 1986. Olsen lived on an 800-acre grain farm northeast of Mason City with his girlfriend, having recently moved there from Britt, Iowa. He maintained contact with his ex-wife and son, who continued to live in Britt, often traveling to visit them. On the night of his disappearance, Olsen left his home around 1 a.m., stating that he would be back in an hour. However, he was never seen again.

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Last Seen: Oct 18, 1986

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    Something I find really puzzling about Rodney Olsen’s disappearance is the location where his car ... ...Read More
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    I’ve been going through some older cases and stumbled across Rodney John Olsen’s disappearance. ... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else looked into the trailer park in Forest City where Rodney Olsen's car was found? It's... ...Read More
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