What Happened to the McStays?
- Episodes
- 8
- Format
- Series – listen from the start
- Latest episode
- Sep 22, 2026
About the podcast
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. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Terms apply.
Episodes 8
Bonus: The Call
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. Learn more …
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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
The McStay case goes to trial, with a man's life hanging in the balance. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from …
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The McStay case goes to trial, with a man's life hanging in the balance.
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The Best Friend
Without a smoking gun, detectives try to piece together what may have happened to the McStays after they disappeared. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive …
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Without a smoking gun, detectives try to piece together what may have happened to the McStays after they disappeared.
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Questions and Answers
Scouring new and old clues, police close in on one suspect. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 …
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Scouring new and old clues, police close in on one suspect.
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In the Desert
A motorcyclist finds something startling in the Mojave Desert. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 …
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A motorcyclist finds something startling in the Mojave Desert.
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Missing?
Weeks into the search for the McStay family, investigators find a promising clue. Family and friends aren't convinced. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive …
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Weeks into the search for the McStay family, investigators find a promising clue. Family and friends aren't convinced.
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11 Days
The McStay family home is found frozen in time — and spurs a yearslong mystery. Subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ for ad-free listening, early access to new series, exclusive bonus content, and hundreds of …
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The McStay family home is found frozen in time — and spurs a yearslong mystery.
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Introducing 'What Happened to the McStays?'
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? Learn more about your ad choices …
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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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