Richard Swanson

 

Robbed and Died August 14, 1980

 

Vital Statistics

 

Date of Birth:  April 12, 1964
Age at Time of Death:  16 years old
Height and Weight at Time of Death:  5’11”, 165 lbs.
Distinguishing Characteristics:  White male, blond hair and brown eyes
Student:  South Lake Tahoe High School    

        

 

 

Circumstances of Homicide

 

On August 14, 1980, Richard Swanson was found dead at a Shell Gas Station in South Lake Tahoe, CA.  He was working the night shift as a lone gas station attendant at the time of his death.  Observations of the crime scene revealed the victim to have been severely beaten around his face and head.  The loss from the cash drawer was estimated to be $761.02.  The victim’s wallet was removed from his person.  The wallet contained $190.00 from his first paycheck at the Shell Gas Station.

 

Richard’s parents, Ronald and Sharron Swanson, are offering a REWARD for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Richard’s death.

 

 

 

Investigators

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Detective Chuck Owens
South Lake Tahoe Police Department

 

 

 

 

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