Walter Tansill Oliver (May 10, 1873 – November 23, 1932) was an American politician and lawyer from Virginia.
He attended public schools in Kenmore and the Potomac Academy in Alexandria, Virginia.
[2][3] Oliver served as a member of the Virginia Senate, representing Fairfax, from March 1, 1920, to February 29, 1924, succeeding Edgar Lee Greever.
After reportedly striking Ritchie with his cane, Oliver was struck in the jaw and fractured his skull on the sidewalk.
[5] In January 1933, Lewis Ritchie was set free for his involvement in Oliver's death.