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John Olson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Mar 4, 2002

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Victim Details

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Aug 18, 2022

John

Olson

109

85

74 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 4, 2002

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90006

No

117791

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

020210913

Mar 11, 2002

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

4927

White

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP94449) and 5 other sources
John Olson, an 85-year-old man, was last seen on March 4, 2002, in Los Angeles, California. At the time of his disappearance, Olson stood at 6'2" tall and weighed approximately 180 pounds. He had white hair and brown eyes. Olson was reported missing when it was discovered that he had stopped paying his rent, and upon further checking, it was found that he had not been home for several weeks. Concerned, the property manager reported him missing, but there have been no significant leads or sightings since.

Olson's case is classified as endangered missing due to his advanced age, and authorities continue to seek information regarding his whereabouts. His disappearance remains a mystery, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department.
Last Seen: Mar 4, 2002

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Bomb Plot Gets Olson 20 to Life - Los Angeles Times
  • NPS Incident Reports - Yosemite National Park - NPS History
  • The 1979 Disappearance Of Michael John Olson In West Palm ...
  • Olson Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison; Parole Possible in 8
  • Theodore Olson - Wikipedia

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3326
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3326 • Found Jun 28, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 75–85 vs 85
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
    Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3088
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3088 • Found May 4, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 65–85 vs 85 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 20%5'8" vs 6'2"
    Weight 73%138 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3330
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3330 • Found Feb 14, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 43%Est. 61–74 vs 85
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 68%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%192 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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