Howard Olson

Murdered
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Howard Curtiss Olson, a 67-year-old glass artist living in Portland, Oregon, was found murdered in his home on December 15, 2008. Olson, known for his work in fused glass art, was a reclusive yet charismatic individual who sold his creations through his business, Bad Attitude Art Glass Company. His neighbor, concerned after not seeing him for a few days, alerted authorities. When police arrived at Olson’s residence, they discovered his body lying face down. He had died from what was later dete ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Howard Olson

    November 4, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Portland

    OR

    2008-12-15

    1941-12-05

    67

    Howard

    Olson

    10/07/2024


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