Chapter 91: Murder on Campus-The Virginia Olson Cold Case w/ Brian and Cameron Santana
On April 15, 1973, the body of 19-year-old Virginia Olson was found on the campus of the University of North Carolina-Ashville. She had been brutally murdered on a campus that considered itself to be so safe, they didn't need security. The...
On April 15, 1973, the body of 19-year-old Virginia Olson was found on the campus of the University of North Carolina-Ashville. She had been brutally murdered on a campus that considered itself to be so safe, they didn't need security. The investigation spanned decades but ultimately came to a standstill, until two brothers, one a professor, and the other a cop, started digging into Virginia's case themselves.
Today, those brothers, Brian and Cameron Santana join The Book of the Dead to tell Virginia's story and what they uncovered to put together into a book they have written about Virginia's case hoping to spark new interest and discussions about her in order to get a resolution for her loved ones. With more twists and coincidences that no one would have ever expected, and a suspect that has never been publicly named until now, the Santana brothers have worked tirelessly to get answers.
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Cameron Santana
Cameron Santana has been in law enforcement for over 18 years. 16 of those years was with the Raleigh Police department. Cameron has been to a vast number of schools and has earned the NC Advanced Law Enforcement certification.
Cameron currently is an officer with the Wilson’s Mills Police Department and is investigating NC cold cases with his brother Brian.
When not working, Cameron enjoys spending time with his wife Jenna, his two kids and dog Iggy.
Brian Santana
Brian Santana is a college English professor and writer. After graduating from UNC-Asheville in 2003 with a degree in Drama, he earned a M.A. in English at North Carolina State University and a PhD from The George Washington University. He currently resides in West Virginia with his wife and children.
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