Nov 07, 2014 some believed the family planned their own disappearance. 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. Man arrested in mcstay murders was writing book about case. 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. California man guilty of killing family of 4 found in. In february 2010, joseph mcstay, his wife summer and their sons gianni and joseph, jr. Patrick mcstay s new book about the life and murder of the mcstay family from fallbrook, ca.
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. They disappeared from their california home on february 4, 2010 and the mystery wouldnt end for ten long years. The mcstay family massacre started out as the strange and sudden disappearance of four human beings. I finished the book in an afternoon, and most definitely learned much i had not previously known about the family. 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. 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. Nine years after the mcstay family disappeared, their accused. 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. Shocking theory about mcstay family disappearance revealed in. Mcstay book publishes on third anniversary of discovery village news. Baker moved to fallbrook one month following the familys disappearance. Author details the mysterious disappearance of the fallbrook family. The mcstay family massacre the mystery unraveled wickedwe. Nov 14, 20 rick baker, the author of the book, no goodbyes.
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. 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. Mcstay farmily patriarch patrick is providing the truth in his book, mcstays. Nov 08, 2014 mystery of mcstay family s disappearance ends with arrest today. The mysterious disappearance of the mcstay family rick baker on. 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. The mcstays disappearance was widely reported on national news stations and on americas most wanted, disappeared, nancy grace, and unsolved. 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.
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. 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. On monday, a southern california man was convicted of. Chase merritt, man accused of murdering mcstay family, was writing. Earlier this year, the fallbrook family was the subject of a book titled, no goodbyes. Radio host rick baker published a book, no goodbyes. Nov 12, 2014 man arrested in mcstay murders was writing book about case. 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. The paint was still fresh on the walls, the corners bordered by blue painter. 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.
Bodies confirmed as missing san diego family california. Nine years after the mcstay family disappeared, their. 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. California justice system allows constant continuance putting victims family through.
The mcstays had disappeared from their home in fallbrook, california. 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. The book, while tragic in its content, is easy to read and patrick does an excellent good job setting things straight. Mystery of mcstay family s disappearance ends with arrest today. After the mcstay family went missing, patrick wanted to speak to his sons friends even if it meant possibly speaking to the killer. I recently read rick bakers book no goodbyes, which was released on february 4, 20, the third anniversary of the familys disappearance. A final goodbye for the mcstay family from fallbrook the. Rick baker is a freelance writer and radio show host who became fascinated by the mcstay case and who wound up dealing. On february 4, 2010, the mcstay family of four mysteriously vanished f. Jan 16, 20 the mystery of an entire fallbrook family that appears to have vanished is the subject of a new book. 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. Mcstay family husband feared his wife was poisoning him before they disappeared and were found dead in desert, claims explosive new book joseph mcstay. Jun 10, 2019 california man guilty of killing family of 4 found in desert graves. Mystery of mcstay familys disappearance ends with arrest.
How trumps plan for reopening america compares with. 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. Who would kill an entire family with two little children. 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. This book about the mcstay family, former san clemente residents who vanished from their fallbrook home, is scheduled to be released feb. 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. This theory was quite popular, as the mcstay familys vehicle was found abandoned near the boarder. The mcstays were an american family found murdered in the desert near victorville, california, on november, 20. The mysterious disappearance of the mcstay family, by author rick baker. Joseph mcstay s business partner charles merritt was the last person to see the family alive image. Patrick mcstays new book about the life and murder of the mcstay family from fallbrook, ca. Shocking theory about mcstay family disappearance revealed. Remains in desert idd as members of missing san diego family. Joseph mcstay was going to fire his alleged killer over.
The family of four had just moved into their southern california home when they vanished on the night of feb. Mcstay, told abc news in 2010 that his son owned a company. The mysterious disappearance of the mcstay family, asked amazon to pull the book from its digital shelves after learning the remains were those. California man guilty of killing family of 4 found.
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. Joseph and summer mcstay and their two boys, gianni and joey. Chase merritt found guilty of murdering mcstay family. On february 4, 2010, the mcstay family of four mysteriously vanished from their southern california home. Baker moved to fallbrook one month following the family s disappearance. 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.
In february 2010, joseph mcstay, his wife summer and their. 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 mystery solved, suspect arrested and charged. Nov 21, 2017 the mcstay family were found murdered in the desert near victorville, california on november, 20. Merritt had been working on a book about the mcstay family murders when he was taken into custody, cbs news reported at the. The circumstances surrounding the family s disappearance and the lack of clues about their whereabouts triggered speculation by amateur sleuths. Oct 15, 2015 the mcstay family was 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. Author of mcstay book criticized by victims family. Nov 15, 20 mcstay book author devastated by findings in victorville. Family of 4 who vanished without trace was mystery until. 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.
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. Mcstay book author devastated by findings in victorville. Suspect arrested in the murders of california family who. 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 disappearance and murder of the mcstay family facebook. The family disappeared from their fallbrook, california, home on february 4, 2010. The mcstay family went missing for more than three years from their fallbrook. Mcstays taken too soon contains facts and evidence along with family. Mcstay family husband feared his wife was poisoning him. 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. Lead defense attorney seeks withdrawal from case, delay of merritts sentencing by richard k.
The book no goodbyes is no longer for sale following the developments in san. The remains were later identified as belonging to the four members of the missing mcstay family. 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. Baker began following the case in 20, after interviewing josephs brother, michael, on his program. 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. Charles chase merritt, left, reacts after being found guilty of four counts of firstdegree murder of the mcstay family, in san bernardino superior court. A whole family vanished on february 4, 2010 from their home in fallbrook, ca. Joseph and summer mcstay are pictured with their children joseph jr 3, front, and gianni, 4. Nine years after the mcstay family disappeared, their accused killer heads to trial. There arent any suspects yet but the man who wrote a book called no goodbyes about the mcstays disappearance has his suspicions. San diego the father of murder victim joseph mcstay is outraged at the author who wrote about the mcstay case. Additionally, surveillance footage provided by the boarder patrol shows a family of four crossing into mexico on foot.
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