# TCC #16 Steven and Cary Stayner, Part 1

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Podcast: [True Crime California](https://stenobird.com/podcast/true-crime-california-7108644)
Published: 2025-04-10T09:00:12+00:00
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## Resource

This week is part 1 of a two-for-one true crime story, with two horrifying stories from the same ill fated family - the Stayners. We begin our story with the birth of the eldest son, Cary Stayner. Four years later, his younger brother, Steven would be born, causing a rift in the family that never healed. Tragedy struck this familiy time and time again, giving new meaning to the term 'generational trauma'. Horrible things happened both to and because of this family, and the shockwaves can be felt to this day. While many podcasts focus on Cary's story, this story will be about both brothers, as their stories can't be told separately without losing out on the gravity of the situations. This is truly one of the saddest, most tragic stories in the history of California true crime, so tune in and get ready for a crazy, terrible tale. Join us on instagram: True Crime California Email case suggestions to: truecrimecaliforniapod@gmail.com A proud member of the Darkcast Networki Sources: https://www.myyosemitepark.com/park/history/yosemite-serial-killer/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/steven-cary-stayner-tale-brothers-horror-heroism/story?id=60529944 https://archive.org/details/iknowmyfirstname0000echo/page/204/mode/2up Join us on instagram: True Crime California Email case suggestions to: truecrimecaliforniapod@gmail.com A proud member of the Darkcast Networki

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