The person at the center of this case
Alexander Michel Odeh, age 41
Cold Case · Open
40 years waiting · since 1985
ALEXANDER MICHEL ODEH
Justice for Alexander Michel Odeh, age 41 — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who constructed and planted the bomb at the ADC office, and what was their motive?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to suspicious activity near the office before 9:00 a.m. on October 11, 1985?
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evidence
Lead #3What forensic evidence from the bomb scene could identify the perpetrator or their associates?
On October 11, 1985, Alexander Michel Odeh, the Western Regional Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, was killed when a bomb exploded at the ADC office in Santa Ana, California at approximately 9:00 a.m. The blast injured several others and caused massive damage to the building, leaving the identity of the bomber or bombers unknown for nearly four decades. The FBI and Department of Justice continue to seek information about those responsible, offering a reward of up to $1 million for leads that result in arrest and conviction.
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#461
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Los Angeles Field Office
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clue
Lead #4Were there any threats made against the ADC or Odeh prior to the bombing?
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Source Narrative
Domestic Bombing Victim Santa Ana, California October 11, 1985 On October 11, 1985, Alexander Michel Odeh, age 41, was killed when a bomb exploded at the Office of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) at 1905 East 17th Street in Santa Ana, California. Odeh was the married father of three young daughters at the time of his murder.
Odeh, the Western Regional Director of the ADC, was killed when he unlocked and opened the door of the ADC's office at approximately 9:00 a.m. In addition to killing Odeh, the bomb injured several other people and caused massive damage to the building.
Timeline of Events
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1985-10-11
09:00Bombing at ADC Office
Alexander Michel Odeh killed when a bomb exploded at the ADC office as he unlocked and opened the door. Multiple injuries and extensive building damage resulted.
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Case Information
Incident:October 11, 1985 at 9:00 AM
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 11, 1985 at 9:00 AM
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
Up to $1 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case