Jack Olsen | |
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| Born | John Edward Olsen June 7, 1925 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 16, 2002 (aged 77) Bainbridge Island, Washington, U.S. |
| Occupation | Journalist, writer |
| Subject | True crime, sports and games |
| Notable works | Son: A Psychopath and His Victims |
Jack Olsen (June 7, 1925 – July 16, 2002) was an American journalist and author known for his crime reporting.
Olsen was senior editor-in-chief for the Chicago Sun-Times in 1954. He was Midwest bureau chief for Time and a senior editor for Sports Illustrated in 1961. He was also a regular contributor to other publications, including Fortune and Vanity Fair.[1]