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David Allan Oliker

Case from Santa-cruz, CA dated Feb 10, 1973

Victim Details

David Allan Oliker

Male

White / Caucasian

Santa-cruz

CA

1973-02-10

18

David

Allan Oliker

07/03/2026

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David Allan Oliker, born on July 26, 1954, in Los Angeles, California, tragically lost his life on February 10, 1973, in Santa Cruz, California, at the age of 18. His death was a result of a brutal murder committed by Herbert Mullin, a notorious serial killer. Mullin, who was wandering around Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, encountered David and three other teenagers—Robert Michael Spector, Brian Scott Card, and Mark John Dreibelbis—who were camping in the park. Mullin, posing as a park ra ...
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  • Herbert Mullin - Wikipedia
  • David Allan Oliker (1954-1973) - Find a Grave Memorial
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