On November 10, 1999, Lori Griffin, a 20-year-old White woman, was shot and killed in her Portland, Maine, home. The killing was described as a domestic homicide. The person identified as the shooter was Lori’s 22-year-old roommate, Kevin Olas, who died by suicide at the scene after fatally shooting her. No other arrests or suspects were reported in connection with the case.

Lori’s death was one of 25 homicides recorded in Maine that year, leaving family and friends to cope with a sudden and senseless loss. Limited details are available about the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

If anyone knew Lori or has information about her life or the household she lived in, please share what you know.