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Alexander Michel Odeh
Cold Case · Open
ALEXANDER MICHEL ODEH
Alexander Michel Odeh, age 41 and Western Regional Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), was killed on October 11, 1985, when a bomb exploded at the ADC office in Santa Ana, California at approximately 9:00 a.m. The explosion injured several others and caused massive damage to the building. The case remains unsolved with a $1 million reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.
Santa Ana, California
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Los Angeles Field Office
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Case Summary
Alexander Michel Odeh, age 41 and Western Regional Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), was killed on October 11, 1985, when a bomb exploded at the ADC office in Santa Ana, California at approximately 9:00 a.m. The explosion injured several others and caused massive damage to the building. The case remains unsolved with a $1 million reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.
Timeline of Events
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1985-10-11
09:00Bombing at ADC Office
Alexander Michel Odeh killed when bomb exploded at ADC office at 1905 East 17th Street, Santa Ana, California. Multiple injuries and building damage reported.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Lead #1Bomb device used in explosion at ADC office
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Lead #2Person or persons responsible for the bombing
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Lead #3Motivation may be related to Odeh's work as Western Regional Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:461
Started:October 11, 1985 at 9:00 AM
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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