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Billy Baumgartner

Case from San-mateo, CA dated Feb 04, 1979

Victim Details

Billy Baumgartner

Male

White / Caucasian

San-mateo

CA

1979-02-04

17

Billy

Baumgartner

07/08/2026

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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.

The robbery, which resulted in the theft of approx ...
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  • Podchaser: The PayLess Murders
  • Redwood City Pulse: Blog: The PayLess Store Murders
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    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
    I've always been struck by the dedication of the families, especially Billy Baumgartner's, who have ... ...Read More
    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
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