Mcstay family mystery solved, suspect arrested and charged. Mcstay familyzuma a california businessman has been sentenced to death for brutally murdering a family of four and then dumping their bodies in shallow graves in the mojave desert. Jun 10, 2019 california man guilty of killing family of 4 found in desert graves. California man guilty of killing family of 4 found in. A whole family vanished on february 4, 2010 from their home in fallbrook, ca.
Nov 07, 2014 some believed the family planned their own disappearance. 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. Patrick mcstay s new book about the life and murder of the mcstay family from fallbrook, ca. Mystery of mcstay family s disappearance ends with arrest today. Rick baker is a freelance writer and radio show host who became fascinated by the mcstay case and who wound up dealing. California man guilty of killing family of 4 found. The book, while tragic in its content, is easy to read and patrick does an excellent good job setting things straight. The mcstay family went missing for more than three years from their fallbrook. A final goodbye for the mcstay family from fallbrook the. Nov 12, 2014 man arrested in mcstay murders was writing book about case. Detective steers noted in one of his warrants that merritt told him he was writing a book about the mcstay family case, and that he would bring his notes to his interviews with investigators to. The paint was still fresh on the walls, the corners bordered by blue painter. Jun 10, 2019 a southern california man was convicted monday of killing a family of four and burying their bodies in the desert, a case that puzzled investigators for years after the family suddenly vanished. The mcstay family massacre the mystery unraveled wickedwe.
Chase merritt found guilty of murdering mcstay family. A southern california man was sentenced to death tuesday for the 10yearold killings of a family of four whose bodies were found buried in shallow graves in the california desert. Remains in desert idd as members of missing san diego family. Nov 08, 2014 mystery of mcstay family s disappearance ends with arrest today. Nov 16, 20 he wrote a book on the mcstay case, but an investigative author is expressing shock over the tragic new twist in the case. Earlier this year, the fallbrook family was the subject of a book titled, no goodbyes.
Mcstays, a family of four who disappeared in 2010 and whose remains were found last year in the california desert, was writing a book about. The man accused of killing a california couple and their two children and burying them in the mojave desert was found guilty of firstdegree murder on monday. Mcstay family husband feared his wife was poisoning him before they disappeared and were found dead in desert, claims explosive new book joseph mcstay. California justice system allows constant continuance putting victims family through. The mcstays were an american family found murdered in the desert near victorville, california, on november, 20. On february 4, 2010, the mcstay family of four mysteriously vanished from their southern california home. Merritt had been working on a book about the mcstay family murders when he was taken into custody, cbs news reported at the. Joseph and summer mcstay are pictured with their children joseph jr 3, front, and gianni, 4. This theory was quite popular, as the mcstay familys vehicle was found abandoned near the boarder. Additionally, surveillance footage provided by the boarder patrol shows a family of four crossing into mexico on foot. Jan 16, 20 the mystery of an entire fallbrook family that appears to have vanished is the subject of a new book. The mysterious disappearance of the mcstay family, by author rick baker. Charles chase merritt, left, reacts after being found guilty of four counts of firstdegree murder of the mcstay family, in san bernardino superior court. They disappeared from their california home on february 4, 2010 and the mystery wouldnt end for ten long years.
Baker began following the case in 20, after interviewing josephs brother, michael, on his program. The family of four had just moved into their southern california home when they vanished on the night of feb. Nine years after the mcstay family disappeared, their. I finished the book in an afternoon, and most definitely learned much i had not previously known about the family. Joseph mcstay s business partner charles merritt was the last person to see the family alive image. After the mcstay family went missing, patrick wanted to speak to his sons friends even if it meant possibly speaking to the killer. Jan 07, 2019 the mcstay family had been renovating their home before the disappearance, the detective said, noting that pieces of blue painters tape like that affixed to the walls in the familys kitchen. On february 4, 2010, the mcstay family of four mysteriously vanished from. 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. The mcstays disappearance was widely reported on national news stations and on americas most wanted, disappeared, nancy grace, and unsolved. Mcstay book publishes on third anniversary of discovery village news. Shocking theory about mcstay family disappearance revealed in. Each item exhumed from the shallow graves a diaper, a bra, a blanket filled with bones led detectives to the same question.
Jul 01, 2015 detective steers noted in one of his warrants that merritt told him he was writing a book about the mcstay family case, and that he would bring his notes to his interviews with investigators to. How trumps plan for reopening america compares with. The story of the mcstays, a former san clemente family who vanished from their home in fallbrook in 2010, is the focus of a new truecrime mystery book set to be released feb. Chase merritt, man accused of murdering mcstay family, was writing. Michael mcstay, center, and his wife, erin, look over crosses erected in the california desert in honor of brother joseph mcstay and his family, whose remains were discovered there three years. The mysterious disappearance of the mcstay family rick baker on.
Published on jan 15, 20 the author of an explosive new book about the disappearance of a fallbrook family three years ago said he believes summer mcstay killed her. Book to tell mcstay family s story the mystery of an entire fallbrook family that appears to have vanished is the subject of a new book. 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. Mike mcstay, center back, who is the brother of joseph mcstay, sits on his board sideways as he and friends and family members do a memorial paddle out for joseph mcstay, his wife summer, and.
Mcstay book author devastated by findings in victorville. I recently read rick bakers book no goodbyes, which was released on february 4, 20, the third anniversary of the familys disappearance. Nine years after the mcstay family disappeared, their accused. Mcstay family zuma a california businessman has been sentenced to death for brutally murdering a family of four and then dumping their bodies in shallow graves in the mojave desert. Mcstay family husband feared his wife was poisoning him.
Jun 10, 2019 patrick mcstay, who lives in texas and launched an online fundraiser to pay for trips to california for the trial, had investigated the familys disappearance and chronicled his findings in a. In february 2010, joseph mcstay, his wife summer and their. Shocking theory about mcstay family disappearance revealed. The mcstays had disappeared from their fallbrook, california home on february 4, 201 and their disappearance was widely reported on national news, americas most wanted, disappeared, nancy grace, and unsolved mysteries.
The mysterious disappearance of the mcstay family, asked amazon to pull the book from its digital shelves after learning the remains were those. Justice seekers the disappearance and murder of the mcstay family. Nov 16, 20 the 2010 disappearance of the mcstay family, whose skeletal remains were discovered in shallow graves in the california desert last week, led a former north carolina radio host to embark on a. Jan 15, 20 the author of an explosive new book about the disappearance of a fallbrook family three years ago said he believes summer mcstay killed her husband and took off with the couples boys. Nov 15, 20 mcstay book author devastated by findings in victorville.
Bodies confirmed as missing san diego family california. Nine years after the mcstay family disappeared, their accused killer. Next week marks the third anniversary of the disappearance of joseph mcstay, 43, his wife, summer, 46, and their two young children, gianni and joseph mateo. Family of 4 who vanished without trace was mystery until. Nov 21, 2017 the mcstay family had been found but what happened to joseph mcstay, 40, his 43yearold wife, summer, and sons gianni, 4, and joseph jr. Man arrested in mcstay murders was writing book about case.
San diego the father of murder victim joseph mcstay is outraged at the author who wrote about the mcstay case. California orders insurance premium refunds during. Remains found in shallow graves in california desert are those of mcstay family, who disappeared in 2010, say police. This book about the mcstay family, former san clemente residents who vanished from their fallbrook home, is scheduled to be released feb.
The mcstays had disappeared from their home in fallbrook, california. The circumstances surrounding the family s disappearance and the lack of clues about their whereabouts triggered speculation by amateur sleuths. Lead defense attorney seeks withdrawal from case, delay of merritts sentencing by richard k. Nov 21, 2017 the mcstay family were found murdered in the desert near victorville, california on november, 20. He had a list of people he thought could have harmed his. Baker moved to fallbrook one month following the family s disappearance. Who would kill an entire family with two little children. Author of mcstay book criticized by victims family.
Radio host rick baker published a book, no goodbyes. On february 4, 2010, summer mcstay, her husband joseph, and their young sons gianni and joseph jr. Oct 15, 2015 the mcstay family was an american family found murdered in the desert near victorville, california, on november, 20. Patrick mcstays new book about the life and murder of the mcstay family from fallbrook, ca. There arent any suspects yet but the man who wrote a book called no goodbyes about the mcstays disappearance has his suspicions. Mcstay farmily patriarch patrick is providing the truth in his book, mcstays. In february 2010, joseph mcstay, his wife summer and their sons gianni and joseph, jr. On february 4, 2010, the mcstay family of four mysteriously vanished f. Nov 14, 20 rick baker, the author of the book, no goodbyes.
Jan 21, 2020 a southern california man was sentenced to death tuesday for the 10yearold killings of a family of four whose bodies were found buried in shallow graves in the california desert. Mcstay, told abc news in 2010 that his son owned a company. The remains were later identified as belonging to the four members of the missing mcstay family. Baker moved to fallbrook one month following the familys disappearance. Charles chase merritt, second left, stands in a san bernardino courtroom after a jury finds him guilty of four counts of firstdegree murder in the 20 killings of the mcstay family. Suspect arrested in the murders of california family who. The book no goodbyes is no longer for sale following the developments in san.
The disappearance and murder of the mcstay family facebook. Author details the mysterious disappearance of the fallbrook family. The family disappeared from their fallbrook, california, home on february 4, 2010. 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. Nine years after the mcstay family disappeared, their accused killer heads to trial. On monday, a southern california man was convicted of. The disappearance of the mcstay family on 4 february 2010 from their home in the middleclass san diego suburb of fallbrook has spawned books and documentaries after police entered the house to. Mcstays taken too soon contains facts and evidence along with family. Mystery of mcstay familys disappearance ends with arrest. Jan 26, 20 next week marks the third anniversary of the disappearance of joseph mcstay, 43, his wife, summer, 46, and their two young children, gianni and joseph mateo. Joseph mcstay was going to fire his alleged killer over. Joseph and summer mcstay and their two boys, gianni and joey. No firm leads have been found in the case of the mcstay family, who disappeared nearly three years ago and left their idyllic california home in what appeared to be the middle of a normal morning. The mcstay family massacre started out as the strange and sudden disappearance of four human beings.
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