On February 4, 1979, Michael Olson, aged 24, tragically lost his life in a brutal incident that shocked the community of San Mateo, California. Olson, along with two other employees, Tracy Anderson and Billy Baumgartner, was working at a Payless Drug Store when the store was targeted in a robbery. The assailants executed the three employees in cold blood, shooting them in the back of the head.
This heinous crime left the community reeling and has remained one of San Mateo's most notorious unsolved cases.
The investigation into the murders has been extensive and ongoing. Over the years, the San Mateo Police Department has diligently worked to uncover new leads and evidence. Despite their efforts, the case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made. The police have periodically revisited the case, re-examining evidence and case notes in hopes of finding new information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the perpetrators. In recent years, there have been some developments, with investigators indicating that they have uncovered new information that could be crucial to solving the case.
The families of the victims, including Michael Olson's, have been vocal in their appeals for public assistance in solving the murders. They have participated in press conferences and worked with law enforcement to keep the case in the public eye. The emotional toll on the families has been immense, as they continue to seek justice for their loved ones. The community has also rallied around the families, with rewards being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Despite the passage of time, the case remains open, and the San Mateo Police Department continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward. The hope is that with continued public interest and advances in investigative techniques, justice will eventually be served for Michael Olson and the other victims of this tragic crime.
