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California Coffee Pioneers John and Kristen Ruskey Found Dead in Cambria

Authorities say the case does not appear suspicious, with forensic results pending to determine the cause.

File: California’s Central Coast. The owners of Good Land Organics in Goleta, Calif., were found dead in a Cambria residence, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. 
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Overview

  • John and Kristen Ruskey were discovered deceased Sunday at a residence in Cambria, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office.
  • The Sheriff’s Office says the deaths are under investigation and do not appear suspicious at this time.
  • Outlets report conflicting forensic timelines, with one saying autopsies are pending and another reporting they were completed Thursday with toxicology results expected in weeks.
  • The couple founded Good Land Organics and FRINJ Coffee, influencing California-grown coffee and exotic-fruit cultivation across Southern California.
  • They leave three children, and a GoFundMe organized by a family friend has raised more than $125,000 as relatives and officials decline further comment.