A Lovely Girl: An Interview with author Deborah Holt Larkin

In this first part out of two, We discuss Cary Stayner and the Yosemite Murders.  We talk about his upbringing, the murders of Carol Sund, Julie Sund, and Silvina Pelosso and what everyone was doing to locate them. Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/

21 Okt 20191h

In the last episode of our series on Steven Stayner we cover the later lives of our heroes Steven and Timothy White. We also cover changes in the laws that came about, in part, due to Steven's advocacy. As well as issues of trauma, PTSD, and bullying. Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/

23 Sep 20191h 5min

In this episode, we cover Kenneth Parnell's time in jail, his release and the crime he commits before his death We also discuss the fates of Ervin Murphy and Barbara Mathias as well as discuss California laws at the time.  Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/

14 Sep 20191h 16min

After getting seven years for the crime of kidnapping Timothy White, the trial for the kidnapping of Steven Stayner will start in December of 1981. Steven Stayner will once again have to testify, this time about his own kidnapping and abuse. We cover issues in this trial such as victim blaming, sentencing and the media. Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/

5 Sep 20191h 23min

The Life and Kidnapping of Steven Stayner, Part 10: In 1981, trial starts for Kenneth Parnell in the kidnapping charges of Timothy White. We talk about the history of Superior Court in Hayward and the process for moving venues. We also cover the testimony of Steven Stayner, Sean Poorman and a surprising defense by Kenneth Parnell.Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/

22 Aug 201953min

The Life and Kidnapping of Steven Stayner, Part 9: The Law: Two preliminary hearings and two trials would mean that Steven Stayner’s life would continue to be wrapped up with Parnell. As a witness and victim, the law should be clear in punishing Parnell for his horrible crimes, but Steven and the District Attorney have a long road to justice with many obstacles. In this episode we cover legal issues when charging Parnell, what it’s like when two California counties want to charge Parnell and both preliminary hearings.Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/

15 Aug 201958min

Steven Stayner has returned to Merced, CA after years of kidnapping and abuse. As he waits for two trials, he spends time getting to know his family and helping police track down Parnell’s accomplice, Ervin Edward Murphy.Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/

1 Aug 20191h 6min

It’s been a long road for Steven Stayner and Timothy White and their lives are about to get more complicated as they wait for trial. In Ukiah, Timothy White and his family try to get their lives back to normal, even as papers across the world are covering his story and the police are looking for Parnell’s accomplice. Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/

25 Juli 20191h