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Samuel Haugh

Death by Force
Case Description
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In April 2024, 21-year-old Samuel R. Haugh, originally from York County, Pennsylvania, relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina, to live with his new boyfriend, 32-year-old Michael Olarte, whom he had met online. Tragically, their relationship ended in violence. On April 29, 2024, Olarte fatally shot Haugh and disposed of his body in a wooded area off River Circle in northwest Charlotte.

Haugh's family reported him missing on May 5, 2024, the same day authorities discovered Olarte deceas ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Samuel Haugh

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Charlotte

    NC

    2024-04-29

    21

    Samuel

    Haugh

    11/15/2025

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