“This outcome shows that no matter how much time passes, law enforcement will continue to pursue justice for victims and their families,” DA Pacioni added.
With the aid of DNA Tecnology, the Prunedale Diner Murders are finally solved.
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The Prunedale Diner Murders is Closed
The conviction has brought a measure of closure to Anna Smith and others affected by the murders. George Smith had co-owned Smith’s Restaurant with his wife, while Eva Thompson was a beloved matriarch who remained active in the family’s daily life despite her disability.
Coverage by KION 546 and other local outlets emphasized the shock the killings left on the small Prunedale community, where the diner had long been a gathering place.
With Bastian’s sentencing approaching, the community now awaits the final chapter in a case that long seemed destined to remain unsolved.
