What Happened to the McStays?

In a quiet suburb of San Diego County, a family of four seemingly vanishes into thin air. When investigators search their home, they find the family’s two beloved dogs unattended outside, rotting food left around the house and clothes strewn across the floor. Did the McStays leave of their own accord, or did something far more sinister happen?

A six-part series from 20/20 and ABC Audio, hosted by Ashan Singh. New episodes Tuesdays.

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Bonus: The Call

22 september 2026 · 19 min
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Ashan Singh and Start Here host Brad Mielke reflect on the McStay murders and dive deeper into the individuals close to the case. Plus, an ABC News-exclusive interview with Chase Merritt from prison.
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Life or Death

15 september 2026 · 37 min
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The McStay case goes to trial, with a man's life hanging in the balance. Lees meer

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The Best Friend

8 september 2026 · 32 min
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Without a smoking gun, detectives try to piece together what may have happened to the McStays after they disappeared. Lees meer

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Questions and Answers

1 september 2026 · 29 min
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Scouring new and old clues, police close in on one suspect. Lees meer

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In the Desert

25 augustus 2026 · 32 min
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A motorcyclist finds something startling in the Mojave Desert. Lees meer

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Missing?

18 augustus 2026 · 30 min
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Weeks into the search for the McStay family, investigators find a promising clue. Family and friends aren't convinced. Lees meer

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11 Days

11 augustus 2026 · 28 min
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The McStay family home is found frozen in time — and spurs a yearslong mystery. Lees meer

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Introducing 'What Happened to the McStays?'

23 juli 2026 · 2 min
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In a quiet suburb of San Diego County, a family of four seemingly vanishes into thin air. Did the McStays leave of their own accord, or did something far more sinister happen?
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