Casefile True Crime Case 161: The Yosemite Sightseer Murders (Part 1)
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Oct 31, 2020 Three friends' trip to Yosemite National Park takes a dark turn when they go missing. The investigation uncovers potential suspects, evidence in the forest, and a burned-out car. The case remains unsolved, while a separate disappearance of a naturalist raises further questions.
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Sylvina Peloso's Exchange Trip
- Sylvina Peloso left Argentina as a 16-year-old exchange student living with the Sund family in California.
- Sylvina, Carol, and Julie formed a close bond and planned a memorable Yosemite trip in February 1999.
Vanishing at Cedar Lodge
- Carol, Julie, and Sylvina explored Yosemite and checked into the Cedar Lodge on February 15, 1999.
- They vanished mysteriously after dinner, leaving their belongings and room behind.
Signs of Foul Play Emerge
- Carol's wallet insert was found abandoned in Modesto, with suspicious calls requesting her bank details.
- These signs suggested potential foul play occurred shortly after their disappearance.