The family s home was searched after they disappeared and there was a carton of eggs left on the counter and two bowls of popcorn left on the sofa. Nov 16, 20 baker, who published the book no goodbyes. Joseph had a newly successful business designing and installing water fountains. Chase merritt, man accused of murdering mcstay family, was. The mysterious disappearance of the mcstay family in february, has been chasing international leads on supposed sightings of the family and interviewing the couples family, friends and business associates. In the past three years, the fbi, homeland security, interpol, the mexican federales, as well as numerous national missing. It is possible this person was committing a deliberate hoax. November 14, 20 san diego four bodies have been found buried in shallow graves in the desert at victorville. The mcstay family of four was living a happy life, and had recently moved to a new house, which they were renovating and turning into their dream home. Nov 14, 20 for more than three years, the openended mystery of the missing mcstay family has baffled san diego law enforcement and captivated the nation. Jun 10, 2019 merritt had been working on a book about the mcstay family murders when he was taken into custody, cbs news reported at the time. In feb 2010, the mcstay family disappeared from their home in bonsall.
Very few missing person cases in recent us history have moved the public as much as the disappearance of the mcstay family. When the bodies were found i read that mr baker was going to pull this book due to it being completely inaccurate and always assuming the family was still alive. Nine years after the mcstay family disappeared, their accused. Two sets of skeletal remains found in victorville this week have been identified as members of the missing mcstay family, who mysteriously vanished from their san diego county home in february 2010, a relative confirmed to the times. It was an emotional end to more than nine years of tragedy in a case that drew national attention, serving as the subject of. Jan 22, 2020 business associate found guilty of killing mcstay family the family went missing in february 2010. The defendant said he talked to joseph multiple times per day, yet, when he went missing, there were 25 voice mails on josephs cell phone and 31 voice mails on summers phone, and not one of those. Sadly, disaster would soon strike the tranquil town. The mcstay family murders occurred on or near february 4, 2010, after the family disappeared. The mcstay s just moved into a new fivebedroom home in fallbrook, california and still had boxes to unpack. There was no apparent suspicious activity on the couples credit card accounts. A second grave contained the remains of summer mcstay, 43, and gianni, 4, along with a rusty sledgehammer. The mysterious disappearance of the mcstay family author rick baker attempts to follow the story from.
California man guilty of killing family of 4 found in. Mcstay carefully documented his journey and his frustrations in getting law enforcement to listen to him. From the start of the investigation, police had little evidence. Radio host rick baker published a book, no goodbyes. Situated in northern san diego county, the community is known as the friendly village. True crime author believes merritt is guilty of mcstay. On february 4, 2010, the mcstay family of four mysteriously vanished from their southern california home.
Nine years after the mcstay family disappeared, their. Joseph mcstay, 40, and his wife summer, 43, apparently left home in their isuzu trooper on the night of february 4 with their two childrengianni, 4, and joseph, jr. Joseph and summer mcstay and their two boys, gianni and joey. In the book, titled afraid of the light, merrick claimed joseph. Had they disappeared voluntarily to start a new life in mexico.
In february 2010, joseph mcstay, his wife summer and their. The disappearance of the mcstays, by all accounts a loving family with no enemies, baffled investigators. Jan 23, 2021 joseph mcstay and his wife, summer, and their 4 and 3year sons, gianni and joseph jr. Family of 4 who vanished without trace was mystery until friend used. This book about the mcstay family, former san clemente residents. Their bodies were found in a shallow grave in the mojave desert in 20, about 100 miles north of. His issues with the family of the missing and recently discovered deceased takes over the whole book.
Joseph mcstay was 40 at the time he went missing and his wife summer was 43. He had a list of people he thought could have harmed his. Patrick mcstay s new book about the life and murder of the mcstay family from fallbrook, ca. Merritt made six telephone calls from 9093740102 which was disconnected after the family went missing while in the area between 1046 hours and 30 hours. Soon after, the mcstays family car a white isuzu trooper was discovered parked at a shopping mall near the usmexican border, and cctv showed a similar. Shared under the fair use act for educational purposes. Victorville remains identified as members of missing mcstay family by rick rojas 8. In writing a book such as this, i feel a desire to right the wrongs the. Mcstay murder case moves to trial, but questions remain. First, after the mcstay family went missing, chase merritt told detectives. Mcstay family murder suspect chase merritt was writing a book on. Mcstay family mystery sent radio host on international hunt abc.
Resolved charles chase merritt found guilty in mcstay. The author of an explosive new book about the disappearance of a fallbrook family three years ago said he believes summer mcstay killed. Jan 20, 2021 the disappearance of the mcstays, by all accounts a loving family with no enemies, baffled investigators. Shocking theory about mcstay family disappearance revealed in. Mcstay family mystery sent radio host on international. Mcstay family husband feared his wife was poisoning him before they disappeared and were found dead in desert, claims explosive new book joseph mcstay was suffering from a mystery. Man arrested in mcstay murders was writing book about case. The mcstay family went missing from their home in falbrook, ca, in february of 2010. At their home in fallbrook, california, investigators found no signs of forced entrance or violence. Jun 06, 2019 first, after the mcstay family went missing, chase merritt told detectives, he was my best friend, but he did not act like a best friend would. Nov 07, 2014 friday, mcstay s brother, michael mcstay, choked back tears in thanking investigators for their work on the case.
Feb 23, 20 it seems the family of four, mysteriously disappeared in feb. The mcstay family massacre the mystery unraveled wickedwe. Chase merritt, man accused of murdering mcstay family, was writing. The mysterious disappearance of the mcstay family, former radio show host rick baker argues that joseph and summers. Book to tell mcstay familys story the mystery of an entire fallbrook family that appears to have vanished is the subject of a new book.
New developments in search for missing mcstay family. Patrick mcstays new book about the life and murder of the mcstay family from fallbrook, ca. Nov 12, 2014 chase merritt, the man recently charged with murdering the mcstays, a family of four who disappeared in 2010 and whose remains were found last year in the california desert, was writing a book. Joseph mcstay the father of the family of four found dead in the nevada desert after vanishing nearly four years ago had suspicions his wife was poisoning him in the days before their disappearance, according to an explosive new book. Jun 10, 2019 members of the mcstay family wept, one wiping her eyes with a tissue. The mcstay family s vehicle, a white 1996 isuzu trooper, was found abandoned. Authorities have received hundreds of tips on the whereabouts of the family of four joseph mcstay, 43.
The mysterious disappearance of the mcstay family in february, has been chasing. Joseph and summer mcstay vanished from their fallbrook. The search for the missing foursome has tragically come to an end in the california desert. Missing mcstay family finally found true crime, smiley face killers, breaking news, missing people, and more by eponymous rox. On february 4, 2010, summer mcstay, her husband joseph, and their young sons gianni and joseph jr. Mcstay family of 4 has been missing for 3 years photos. Mcstay family husband feared his wife was poisoning him. A whole family vanished on february 4, 2010 from their home in fallbrook, ca. On february 4, 2010, a family of four vanished from their home.
Jan 07, 2019 ive been living in a fog for nine years now, said patrick mcstay, josephs father, who investigated the disappearance and chronicled his findings in a book, mcstays, taken too soon. Mcstay family remains found in desert, but mystery deepens. Detectives saw no usage on the family s credit cards or cellphones since february 4th, 2010. A business partner murdered a family of 4 with a sledgehammer. The author moves readers along to the fateful outcome of his beloved family. Merritt had been working on a book about the mcstay family murders when he was taken into custody, cbs news reported at the time. A person was seen in the high desert area driving a white isuzu trooper suv with two child car seats that resembled the missing family s vehicle. Nov 16, 20 san diego cbs 8 he wrote a book on the mcstay case, but an investigative author is expressing shock over the tragic new twist in the case. Nov 08, 2014 two shallow graves are seen at the site on the outskirts of victorville that contained the skeletal remains of members of missing mcstay family, nov. True crime author believes merritt is guilty of mcstay murders.
One of the problems police encounter when investigating a missing persons or murder case where the body has not been found is this. Author of mcstay book claims drug cartels were not involved in the. I thought i would meet them one day, baker told abc news. Jan 23, 20 this book about the mcstay family, former san clemente residents who vanished from their fallbrook home, is scheduled to be released feb. Murderer jack merritt was sent to prison for killing the mcstay family.
San diego cbs 8 he wrote a book on the mcstay case, but an investigative author is expressing shock over the tragic new twist in the case. Jan 30, 20 recently the boards are full of speculations about the mcstay case mostly because of the book that was written by rick baker, that has been released called no goodbyes. In the past three years, the fbi, homeland security, interpol, the mexican federales, as well as numerous national missing persons agencies have all investigated this disappearance to no avail. Mcstay family of 4 missing in so californiamissing since. The mcstay familys disappearance and grizzly murder talk. The remains of mcstay, 40, were found buried with joey jr. The mysterious disappearance of the mcstay family rick baker on. Jan 01, 20 his issues with the family of the missing and recently discovered deceased takes over the whole book. Mcstay family mystery sent radio host on international hunt. After the mcstay family went missing, patrick wanted to speak to his sons friends even if it meant possibly speaking to the killer. Family of 4 who vanished without trace was mystery until. Feb 19, 2015 merritt was in a position to access the cellular telephone tower northeast of the mcstay family gravesite on feb. Chase merritt found guilty of murdering mcstay family, burying. For a good rundown of the case, via the tv show disappeared, is available on netflix, and i highly recommend it.
The mcstay familys disappearance and grizzly murder. But in the fall of 20, an offroad motorcyclist discovered parts of a skull in the desert off interstate 15 in victorville, about an hour north of the family s home. Jan 22, 2021 joseph mcstay, 40, his wife, summer, 43, and their sons gianni, 4, and joseph jr. Mcstay s taken too soon contains facts and evidence along with family information not seen on the tv programs or in newspaper and magazine articles. Nov 21, 2017 after the mcstay family went missing, patrick wanted to speak to his sons friends even if it meant possibly speaking to the killer. Parents of joseph mcstay open up about his familys. Man who killed the mcstay family sentenced to death cnn.
Detectives finally knew for certain that the mcstay family didnt disappear over the border into mexico when, in november 20, a motorcyclist. Jan 16, 20 book to tell mcstay familys story the mystery of an entire fallbrook family that appears to have vanished is the subject of a new book. In the book, merritt planned on revealing how joseph had confided in him that h. Nov 18, 20 former north carolina radio host and author rick baker, who led a worldwide search for the missing family, interviewed mcstay family members and friends and penned a book about the case titled.
Jun 11, 2019 detectives finally knew for certain that the mcstay family didnt disappear over the border into mexico when, in november 20, a motorcyclist found their remains buried high in the mojave desert. There arent any suspects yet but the man who wrote a book called no goodbyes about the mcstays disappearance has his suspicions. Joseph mcstay was going to fire his alleged killer over. Feb 02, 20 fliers with color photos of the missing mcstay family handed out by family on saturday april 3, 2010, in san ysidro. Weird cases of families that vanished without a trace. Missing persons of america reports that a family member has. Authorities said they traced merritts cellphone to the area of the desert grave sites in the days after the family disappeared and to a call seeking to close mcstay s online bookkeeping account. Mystery of mcstay familys disappearance ends with arrest. Joseph mcstay feared wife was poisoning him before they. Baker began following the case in 20 after interviewing michael mcstay on his program. California man guilty of killing family of 4 found. Another unsolved mysterious disappearance that made national headlines and ended in tragedy is the case of the mcstay family of fallbrook, california, which was comprised of joseph mcstay, 40, his wife summer, 43, and their two children gianni, 4, and joseph jr.
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