Oliver Swanick
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Oliver Swanick | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 5, 1971 |
| Died | October 19, 2010 (aged 39) |
| Organization | Powder Gang |
| Known for | Survivor of Nipton Massacre Winning the lottery |
Oliver Swanick was an actor from Nipton, California. He is best known for being one of the few survivors of the Nipton Massacre.
Early life[edit]
Oliver Swanick was born in Nipton on March 5, 1971. He spent much of his childhood playing in abandoned boxcars on railroads.[1] When Swanick graduated high school, he joined a local acting troupe known as the Powder Gang.[2]
Professional career[edit]
During his stint with the Powder Gang, Oliver Swanick performed in numerous shows. His most notable performance was starring in a 1991 rendition of the musical Footloose, performed in Las Vegas.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Nipton Massacre[edit]
On October 10, 1997, Nipton was attacked by a lone gunman who claimed to act on the behalf of Julius Caesar.[3] The man devastated much of Nipton's population, but Oliver Swanick was able to survive.[1]
Lottery[edit]
In December of 1997, Swanick, believing himself to have gained luck from his survival, entered into the California lottery. When Swanick learned that he had won the jackpot of $80 million, he reportedly ran through the streets of Nipton in joy.[4]
Death[edit]
On October 19, 2010, Oliver Swanick was mysteriously murdered while walking down the main street of Nipton. Despite the murder taking place in broad daylight, the assailant remains unknown to this day, although the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department announced a possible lead in the case during June 2019.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Tadhau, Ward (2010). The Vegas Wasteland: Secrets of the Mojave. Penguin.
- ^ a b "Acting Troupe Takes It To Vegas". Mojave Courier. July 7, 1990.
- ^ a b Follman, Mark (2022). Trigger points: inside the mission to stop mass shootings in America (First edition ed.). New York: Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow. ISBN 978-0-06-297353-5.
{{cite book}}:|edition=has extra text (help) - ^ "Local Actor Tests His Luck - Again - and Wins". Mojave Courier. December 12, 1997.