Cary Stayner
Cary Stayner | |
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Stayner in 1999 | |
| Born | Cary Anthony Stayner August 13, 1961 Merced, California, U.S. |
| Other names | The Yosemite Park Killer The Yosemite Killer |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
| Convictions | Federal First degree murder (18 U.S.C. § 1111) Kidnapping resulting in death (18 U.S.C. § 1201) Attempted aggravated sexual abuse resulting in death (18 U.S.C. § 2241) California First degree murder with special circumstances (3 counts) Kidnapping |
| Criminal penalty | Federal Life imprisonment California Death |
| Details | |
| Victims | 4+ |
Span of crimes | February 15 – July 21, 1999 (confirmed) |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
Date apprehended | July 24, 1999 |
Cary Anthony Stayner (born August 13, 1961) is an American serial killer and the older brother of kidnapping victim Steven Stayner. He worked as a mechanic in Mariposa County, California, and murdered four women between February and July 1999, dumping their bodies near Yosemite National Park, leading to him being dubbed the Yosemite Park Killer or simply the Yosemite Killer. Stayner was found guilty and received a death sentence in 2002. He is currently awaiting execution at San Quentin State Prison.