Stolen Bible Leads to Arrest in the Murder of Earl Olander

Stolen Bible Leads to Arrest in the Murder of Earl Olander

From Housewives of True Crime by Tabitha Kane

February 17, 2026 · 46 min · Season 1 · Episode 365

About this episode

The episode explores the brutal murder of 90-year-old Earl Olander and the investigation that followed, revealing themes of betrayal and greed.

In Carver, Minnesota, 90-year-old farmer Earl Olander was found brutally murdered inside his ransacked farmhouse. Bound with duct tape and beaten, Earl was left to die after his phone line was cut. Despite the chaotic scene, investigators uncovered only three distinct shoeprints as evidence. Months later, a shocking break came when Earl’s Norwegian Bible and savings bonds were discovered in a vacated apartment, linking the crime to a local man. As police unraveled connections between stolen cash, trusted workers, and multiple suspects, a quiet rural robbery exposed betrayal, greed, and a calculated attack on a vulnerable elderly man. Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us! Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise! Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today! Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics! Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products. Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrime Follow…

People in this episode

Host: Tabitha Kane

Topics covered

  • murder
  • true crime
  • investigation
  • robbery
  • betrayal

Keywords

  • Earl Olander
  • murder
  • investigation
  • Bible
  • robbery
  • Minnesota

Sponsors

5Crimes Cosmetics, Acorns

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Places: Carver, Minnesota

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