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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.
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- Sep 22, 202619 min
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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 15, 202636 min
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 the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 8, 202632 min
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 bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 1, 202629 min
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 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 25, 202631 min
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 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 18, 202629 min
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 bonus content, and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 11, 202627 min
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 episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Jul 23, 20262 min
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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.
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