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On February 4, 1979, Billy Baumgartner, a 17-year-old resident of San Mateo, California, was tragically killed during a robbery at the Payless Drug Store located at 666 Concar Avenue. Billy, along with two other employees, Tracy Anderson, 16, and Michael Olson, 24, were shot execution-style in the back of the head. This heinous crime shocked the local community and has remained one of San Mateo's most notorious unsolved cases for decades.
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Billy Baumgartner
Male
White / Caucasian
San-mateo
CA
1979-02-04
17
Billy
Baumgartner
11/23/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been diving deep into some old cold cases, and the tragic events at the Payless Drug Store back... ...Read More
06/10/2024
06/10/2024
I've always been struck by the dedication of the families, especially Billy Baumgartner's, who have ... ...Read More
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
I'm truly touched by the ongoing dedication of the San Mateo Police Department and the families in t... ...Read More
03/25/2023
03/25/2023
