About this episode

This episode explores the shocking true story of Cary Stayner, the Yosemite Park Killer, whose twisted obsession with fame and resentment led to a series of brutal murders.

A family tragedy. A notorious kidnapping. A jealous brother consumed by darkness. Explore the shocking true story of Cary Stayner, the Yosemite Park Killer, whose twisted obsession with fame and resentment led to a series of brutal murders that terrorized one of America’s most famous national parks. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• true crime
• murder
• family tragedy
• kidnapping
• obsession
• fame

Keywords

• Cary Stayner
• Yosemite Park Killer
• true crime
• murder
• family turmoil
• kidnapping
• obsession

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cloud10

Places: Yosemite Park, America

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