John Pariset was 28 when he was killed on March 25, 1984, in Auburn, California. He and his brother, Robert Pariset, were in the area fishing and gold panning and spent an evening drinking at a local bar known as Murderer’s Bar. Later the group moved to a campsite belonging to William Paul Thompson and Robert Herman Boyle.

Accounts say tensions rose that night and Thompson attacked the Pariset brothers. John was found dead at the campsite with fatal injuries inflicted during the attack; Robert also died from his injuries. Thompson was arrested and charged in connection with the killings. The case devastated the Auburn community and is remembered for how quickly an outdoor outing turned deadly.

If anyone knew John or Robert, or has information about that night at the campsite, please share what you remember.