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Monica Minette (Nielsen) Olson

Case from Plentywood, MT dated Jan 26, 2010

Victim Details

Monica Minette (Nielsen) Olson

Female

White / Caucasian

Plentywood

MT

2010-01-26

44

Monica

Minette (Nielsen) Olson

Yes

06/26/2026

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In the small town of Plentywood, Montana, the life of Monica Minette Olson, a 44-year-old White female, was tragically cut short on January 26, 2010. Remembered as a loyal and generous person with a deep love for animals, Monica was a familiar and friendly face to many as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service, a career that spanned over 24 years. She was a devoted mother to her two daughters and two stepdaughters, and her passion for volunteering was well-known throughout the com ...
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  • The Billings Gazette: Family of slain woman files suit against killer’s estate
  • The Billings Gazette: Plentywood deaths look like murder-suicide
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