Milwaukee kidnapping trial of Timothy Olson, jury finds him guilty on all counts

MILWAUKEE - Testimony resumed Saturday in the trial of Timothy Olson, the man once-dubbed "Ripoff Romeo" who is charged with kidnapping a 79-year-old woman at gunpoint on the day before Thanksgiving 2022.

This trial started this week, but there have been multiple delays throughout the trial. Olson has been chastised by the judge throughout the week for not following courtroom rules. Twice on Friday, at least, he was removed from the courtroom, at one point being called to a "time-out."

Later on Friday, Olson, who is representing himself, took the stand in his own defense. He did not finish his testimony before the courthouse had to close for the day, so in an unusual move for the court, the trial continued on Saturday morning (March 14) at 8:30 a.m.

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Saturday testimony, deliberation, and verdict

What we know:

Olson took the stand briefly at the start of the court proceedings on Saturday, but after a few minutes, the judge removed him from the stand for violating courtroom rules, and he was barred from testifying further.

Following further testimony, the prosecution and defense both gave their closing arguments, and the judge gave the jury their instructions, and the case was handed to the jury at about 12:15 p.m.

Olson was formerly charged with:

• Kidnapping
• Misappropriate ID Info - Obtain Money
• Burglary-Building or Dwelling
• Resisting or Obstructing an Officer
• Burglary-Motor/Trailer Home

With the exception of the resisting or obstructing an officer charge, all the other charges have an "increased penalty for elder person victim" modifier.

At 12:50 p.m. the jury reached a verdict. The verdict was read in court shortly thereafter, and the jury found Olson guilty on all counts.

Full coverage of Friday's testimony

Below you can watch full coverage of Friday morning's testimony.

Complete coverage

FOX6 News plans to stream much of the Olson trial. 

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Full coverage of Thursday's testimony

Below you can watch full coverage of Thursday's testimony. 

Full coverage of Wednesday's testimony

Below you can watch full coverage of Wednesday's testimony.