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A man is found murdered in his home; his vintage motorcycles stolen
Bernard Hirst III, 54, male, was found dead inside his home in the rural community of Olalla, Washington. On March 30, 1982, deputies discovered him at a residence along the 15000 block of Crescent Valley Road with severe head wounds, the scene indicating a violent attack that unfolded within his own house. His vintage motorcycles were missing, and there were signs someone tried to burn the home—a detail that suggested an attempt to destroy evidence even as investigators secured the scene. ...Read More
Bernard Hirst III, 54, male, was found dead inside his home in the rural community of Olalla, Washington. On March 30, 1982, deputies discovered him at a residence along the 15000 block of Crescent Valley Road with severe head wounds, the scene indicating a violent attack that unfolded within his own house. His vintage motorcycles were missing, and there were signs someone tried to burn the home—a detail that suggested an attempt to destroy evidence even as investigators secured the scene. ...Read More
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Bernard Hirst III
August 7, 2022
Male
White / Caucasian
Olalla
WA
1982-03-30
1982-03-30
54
Bernard
Hirst III
11/09/2025
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I came across the Bernard "Bob" Hirst case and found myself really intrigued by his unique character... ...Read More
11/07/2024
11/07/2024
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09/14/2024
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09/14/2024
I’ve been following the Bernard “Bob” Hirst case and I’m perplexed by the details surroundin... ...Read More
05/22/2023
05/22/2023
