Do you know who killed 67 year old Howard Curtiss Olson? In the quiet city of Portland, Oregon, a neighbor's concern led to a grim discovery on the morning of December 15, 2008. Howard Curtiss Olson, a 67-year-old Caucasian male, had not been seen for several days, prompting a call to the police. When officers arrived at his residence at 121 NE 143rd Avenue at 8:21 a.m., they found Mr. Olson deceased on the floor near the back door.
The initial investigation into his death soon revealed a violent end to a quiet life.
The cause of death was determined to be homicidal violence. Howard Olson, a local artist known for his specialized fused glass artwork, was described by those who knew him as reclusive. He worked out of his home, a place that tragically became the scene of his untimely death.
Despite the passing of years, the case of Howard Olson's murder remains unsolved. No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The Portland Police Bureau's Cold Case Homicide Unit continues to seek information from the public that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation. Authorities have urged anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. A cash reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest in this unresolved felony crime. The community is left with the lingering question of who was responsible for the death of the solitary artist.
