he had been asking the andersons to visit for some time. they were getting together for some type of family gathering. reporter: bill gore is san diego county sheriff. he led people to believe he was going to be losing his house and this would be a farewell party at his house. reporter: for hannah and ethan, the cabin had always been lots of fun. brett anderson is their father and christina s husband. the kids and myself in san diego would go up there and stay the night and we would ride a go cart or do whatever, you know? be like camping out because of his cabin. reporter: the man they called uncle jim, one of brett s best friends had known the kids since they were born. jim was a very good friend of the family. reporter: jennifer willis and christina grew up like sisters. jen and tysona part of a big and boisterous extended family. he spent time with us and we loved him. he was fun. he was a great guy. tina was a good friend to him.