Cary Anthony Stayner: The Yosemite Serial Killer
Introduction
Cary Anthony Stayner is an American serial killer who terrorized Yosemite National Park in 1999. His crimes involved the brutal murders of four women, leading to his arrest and conviction. Stayner’s case gained nationwide attention due to the horrific nature of his killings and his family’s tragic past, as his brother, Steven Stayner, was a kidnapping victim who became famous for escaping captivity.
The Crimes
Between February and July of 1999, Cary Stayner committed four brutal murders in and around Yosemite National Park in California. His victims were three tourists and a park employee, each meeting a tragic and violent end.
Victims
- Carole Sund (February 15, 1999) – A 42-year-old woman from Eureka, California. She was traveling with her daughter and a family friend when they disappeared. Her burned-out rental car was discovered on March 18, 1999, and her charred remains were found inside the trunk.
- Juli Sund (February 15, 1999) – The 15-year-old daughter of Carole Sund. Her remains were found in a remote area near Lake Don Pedro on March 25, 1999. She had been strangled.
- Silvina Pelosso (February 15, 1999) – A 16-year-old exchange student from Argentina traveling with the Sunds. Her body was found in the burned-out vehicle along with Carole Sund. She had been strangled to death.
- Joie Ruth Armstrong (July 21, 1999) – A 26-year-old Yosemite naturalist who was beheaded near her cabin in Yosemite National Park. Her body was discovered the following day, with her head found some distance away.
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