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Carole Evon Sund

Case from Yosemite National Park, CA dated Feb 15, 1999

Victim Details

Name

Carole Evon Sund

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Yosemite National Park

State

CA

Date Of Death

1999-02-15

Age At Death

42

First Name

Carole

Last Name

Evon Sund

Last Updated

07/16/2026

Case Description

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Carole Evon Sund, a 42-year-old white woman from Eureka, California, was tragically murdered on February 15, 1999, during a sightseeing trip to Yosemite National Park. She was traveling with her 15-year-old daughter, Juli Sund, and their 16-year-old family friend from Argentina, Silvina Pelosso. The three were staying at the Cedar Lodge in El Portal, near the park. When they failed to appear at a scheduled airport pickup, their disappearance sparked a massive search effort that drew national att ...

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Forum Posts (4)

I’ve been thinking a lot about the role of the Cedar Lodge in this tragedy. It's haunting to imagi... ...Read More
09/09/2024

I recently revisited the tragic case of Carole Sund, Juli Sund, and Silvina Pelosso, and something t... ...Read More
08/21/2024

I can't stop thinking about the fact that these three were just trying to enjoy a simple trip to Yos... ...Read More
05/02/2024

It's deeply unsettling to think about how staying at a place like the Cedar Lodge—usually a refuge... ...Read More
01/28/2023

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