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Released: March 12, 2026 - Thursday, 02:44 PM
The deceased were identified as 53-year-old John Ruskey and 49-year-old Kristen Ruskey, both of Goleta.
An autopsy and toxicology testing were performed.
The Coroner has determined John Ruskey died of toxic effects of carbon monoxide and Kristen Ruskey died of toxic effects of carbon monoxide and ethanol. Their deaths are ruled as accidental. A combination carbon monoxide/smoke detector was found in their room, but it was found to be disconnected.
Next of kin has been notified.
No further information is available at this time.
Death Investigation
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: 805-781-4547Date and time of incident: 2-8-2026Place of Occurrence: CambriaVictim Information: John Anthony Ruskey III, 53, Goleta, Kristen Kelly Ruskey, 49, GoletaSuspect Information: N/AOn 2-8-2026, Deputies responded to a home in the 8100 block of Lone Palm Drive in Cambria for a call for sevice which resulted in a coroner's case.The deceased were identified as 53-year-old John Ruskey and 49-year-old Kristen Ruskey, both of Goleta.
An autopsy and toxicology testing were performed.
The Coroner has determined John Ruskey died of toxic effects of carbon monoxide and Kristen Ruskey died of toxic effects of carbon monoxide and ethanol. Their deaths are ruled as accidental. A combination carbon monoxide/smoke detector was found in their room, but it was found to be disconnected.
Next of kin has been notified.
No further information is available at this time.
