Overview
- Sierra LaMar’s family voiced anger over the reversal, with her father saying he wants the California Supreme Court to review the case.
- The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office says it is studying the opinion and has not decided on a retrial or further appeal.
- The Sixth Appellate District vacated all 2017 convictions yet left room for a retrial under felony‑murder theories, finding insufficient evidence of premeditation.
- The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office says it stands by its investigation and continues to seek LaMar’s remains more than a decade after her disappearance.
- Antolin Garcia‑Torres remains in custody at Corcoran State Prison as authorities evaluate next steps in the case.