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Conviction February 15, 1999 Multiple Homicide

Yosemite Sightseer Murders

Status Conviction
Type Multiple Homicide
Date February 15, 1999
Location Yosemite, California
Victim Age Unknown
Gender Female

Carole Sund, her daughter Juli, and friend Silvina Pelosso went missing near Yosemite and were found dead weeks later. Handyman Cary Stayner was convicted of their murders plus a fourth victim, a park ranger interpreter. He received the death penalty and remains on death row.

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