Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Robert Olson death by force case profile photo

Robert Olson

Case from Terre-haute, IN dated May 04, 2018

Victim Details

Robert Olson

Male

White / Caucasian

Terre-haute

IN

2018-05-04

26

Robert

Olson

07/12/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In May of 2018, the city of Terre Haute, Indiana, was rocked by a series of violent events that began with the death of 26-year-old Robert 'Paulie' Olson. A man who was remembered for his loving and funny personality, Olson's life was cut short in what would become a catalyst for a larger, more public tragedy. His death, which occurred in his residence, set in motion a chain of events that would leave a police officer and the primary suspect dead.

The investigation into Olson’s death qu ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Robert Olson, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (12)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • MYWABASHVALLEY: Friday Shooting Suspect Identified
  • Terre Haute Tribune-Star: Three people killed, one jailed, two cities heartbroken
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 10 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone else been thinking about the emotional impact on the families involved in the Robert Olso... ...Read More
    10/22/2024
    Reflecting on the connections between Robert Olson and Christopher Wolfe, it's really hard not to th... ...Read More
    02/28/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Robert Olson

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Terre-haute, Indiana

    Brent Daniel Long death by force case in Terre-haute, IN

    Brent Daniel Long

    Death: Jul 11, 2011
    On a summer afternoon in Terre Haute, Indiana, the life of a dedicated police officer was tragically l ...Read More
    Antonio M. Jones death by force case in Terre-haute, IN

    Antonio M. Jones

    Death: May 07, 2024
    On the evening of May 7, 2024, in the 1800 block of South Center Street in Terre Haute, Indiana, the h ...Read More
    Trenton Holloway death by force case in Terre-haute, IN

    Trenton Holloway

    Death: Jan 07, 2024
    In the early hours of January 7, 2024, the life of 23-year-old Trenton Coron Holloway was cut short t ...Read More
    Quincy M. Rogers death by force case in Terre-haute, IN

    Quincy M. Rogers

    Death: Jul 31, 2022
    On a summer evening in Terre Haute, Indiana, the life of 22-year-old Quincy M. Rogers-Porter was tra r ...Read More
    Taylor Long death by force case in Terre-haute, IN

    Taylor Long

    Death: Apr 03, 2023
    In what was initially reported as a tragic accident, the life of 33-year-old Taylor Long was cut sho h ...Read More
    Rob Pitts death by force case in Terre-haute, IN

    Rob Pitts

    Death: May 04, 2018
    In the line of duty, 45-year-old Terre Haute Police Officer Robert 'Rob' Pitts, a male, was fatally y ...Read More