El Dorado County (Jan 2 2024) – Placer County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call on January 1, 2023, that led them to the lifeless body of 44-year-old Jimmie Wiedeman at his residence on the 1100-block of Fox Lane in Lincoln. Preliminary findings indicated Wiedeman had succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds.
After an exhaustive year-long investigation, detectives from the Placer County Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Persons Unit made a breakthrough. On December 28, 2023, they apprehended 63-year-old Eric Olsen in El Dorado County, thanks to collaborative efforts with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office. Olsen now faces charges related to the murder of Jimmie Wiedeman.
The arrest brings a sense of closure to the victim’s family and friends, and authorities express gratitude to all those who diligently worked on this case. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office played a crucial role in Olsen’s capture, highlighting the collaborative efforts that ultimately led to justice being served.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the community remains on edge, reflecting on the tragic loss and the impact it has had on those close to Jimmie Wiedeman. Placer County Sheriff’s Office assures the public that they are committed to ensuring a fair and thorough investigation into this disturbing homicide case.
