David Olius

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Case Description
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On December 24, 1910, in Oak Grove, Alabama, Deputy Sheriff David Olius "Ollie" Battle, aged 33, was visiting his parents for Christmas Eve. A neighbor, Jepp Knight, approached him to report gunfire at the nearby Laird homestead. Responding to the call of duty, Deputy Battle and Knight proceeded to the location to investigate the disturbance.

Upon arrival, they encountered John Laird standing over his father's body, armed with a gun. Laird fired at Deputy Battle, striking him in the hip ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    David Olius

    Birmingham

    AL

    1910-12-24

    33

    David

    Olius

    11/22/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    Deputy Sheriff David Olius, 33 at the time of disappearance, was last seen in Birmingham, AL on . If... ...Read More
    06/11/2024
    Does anyone know if there is a Facebook page for Deputy? I'm looking for a place to connect with oth... ...Read More
    12/18/2023
    I am reaching out to urge anyone who may have information regarding the murder of Deputy [Name] to p... ...Read More
    03/13/2023