I ended up having to go and read about the crime on the internet and ended up watching a show called dissapeared that did an episode on the mcstay family before i had any hope of following the book. After the mcstay family remains were discovered, i offered refunds to anyone who had purchased no goodbyes. On february 4, 2010, a neighbors surveillance system recorded the mcstay family car leaving their home at 7. Nov 08, 2017 however, the nature of these videos, means i rely on news outlets, speculations of investigators, journalists and family members. On february 4, 2010, joseph mcstay, summer mcstay, and their two children, fouryearold gianni and threeyearold joseph jr. The disappearance of joseph mcstay, 40, his 43yearold wife, summer, and sons gianni, 4, and joseph jr. The remains of joseph mcstay, 40, and his wife, summer mcstay, 43, along with their two young sons gianni mcstay, age 4 and joseph, age 3. Mcstay family didnt stay safe in their own home killers. Shocking theory about mcstay family disappearance revealed in. 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. However, the nature of these videos, means i rely on news outlets, speculations of investigators, journalists and family members. 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.
Joseph and summer mcstay are pictured with their children joseph jr 3, front, and gianni, 4. Patrick mcstays new book about the life and murder of the mcstay family from fallbrook, ca. The mcstay family vanished from their fallbrook home in february 2010. Nov 15, 20 although rick baker never met the mcstay family, he spent two years trying to find them. Rick baker is a freelance writer and radio show host who became fascinated by the mcstay case and who wound up dealing. Nearly a decade later, so much remains unknown about the murders of joseph and summer mcstay and their two young boys. The joseph mcstay family website help bring home joseph, summer, gianni, and joseph jr share or comment on this article. 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.
During the investigation, merritt was the prime suspect in the familys disappearance. The mystery of the mcstay family disappearance missing. My book no goodbyes is being sold here on amazon without my permission. Baker began following the case in 20, after interviewing josephs brother, michael, on his program. Rick bakers book theorized that patrick and michael mcstay josephs father and brother were involved in helping the mcstays flee the statecountry and possibly stealing money from the missing family. The mcstay family massacre the mystery unraveled wickedwe. Mcstay book author devastated by findings in victorville. Nov 08, 2014 the remains of joseph mcstay, 40, and his wife, summer mcstay, 43, along with their two young sons gianni mcstay, age 4 and joseph, age 3, were found in early november 20. He says the purpose of the book was to find the mcstays, and, as of today, the book is no longer. The family of four seemed to completely vanish one february day nearly four years ago without much of a trace.
Riverside man convicted in mcstay family murders kpbs. Justice seekers the disappearance and murder of the mcstay. The mcstay family from fallbrook disappeared three years ago on monday. This is a book about the true crime story of the murdered mcstay family from fallbrook in san diego county. Detectives say theres no sign of foul play, but a new book exploring. Rick baker on february 4, 2010, the mcstay family of four mysteriously vanished from their southern california home. Mcstay family husband feared his wife was poisoning him before they disappeared and were found dead in desert, claims explosive new book. In the past three years, the fbi, homeland security, interpol, the mexican federales, as. Radio host rick baker published a book, no goodbyes. This book about the mcstay family, former san clemente residents who vanished from their fallbrook home, is scheduled to be released feb. At first it was believed that the family walked into tijuana, mexico four days after the disappearance. Justice seekers the disappearance and murder of the.
Nine years after the mcstay family disappeared, their accused killer. 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. Relatives ride a roller coaster of hopes and fears. Charles merritt sentenced after killing joseph mcstay. Justice seekers the disappearance and murder of the mcstay family. Jan 16, 20 the mystery of an entire fallbrook family that appears to have vanished is the subject of a new book. The mcstay family went missing for more than three years from their. I understand that all of my information may not be correct. The cars location from february 4 to february 8 is unknown. On february 4, 2010, summer mcstay, her husband joseph, and their young sons gianni and joseph jr. 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. The mystery of an entire fallbrook family that appears to have vanished is the subject of a new book. The circumstances surrounding the family s disappearance and the lack of clues about their whereabouts triggered speculation by amateur sleuths. In the book, i suggested that summer may have killed joey and fled to south america.
Days later, their abandoned vehicle was found near the mexican border. Nov 07, 2014 the mcstay familys beloved dogs were in the backyard without any food or water. The mcstay family vanished suddenly in 2010, with bowls of popcorn left uneaten in their house and no sign an attacker forced their way inside. 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. A whole family vanished on february 4, 2010 from their home in fallbrook, ca. A california judge sentenced a 62yearold man to death on tuesday for massacring a business partners family over a financial feud and burying them in a desert grave a decade ago. Customs and border protection video, investigators stated the video didnt show the family seeking help and there were no signs of forced entry at the mcstay home in fallbrook, about 70 miles north. Chase merritt, man accused of murdering mcstay family, was writing. The strange story of the mcstay family who was found. One february 9, 2010, joseph mcstays father received an email from mcstays business partner, chase merritt, stating that he hadnt heard from the family in a few days. 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.
Nov 21, 2017 in 2010, the mcstays, a seemingly normal family of four, disappeared. 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. The family was reportedly considering the purchase of a fortyacre plot of land near red oak, about thirty miles from eufaula, at the time of their disappearance. After the mcstay family remains were discovered, i offered refunds to anyone. I recently read rick bakers book no goodbyes, which was released on february 4, 20, the third anniversary of the familys disappearance. 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. Nine years after the mcstay family disappeared, their. Over 50,000 copies sold, only one wanted their money back. Each item exhumed from the shallow graves a diaper, a bra, a blanket filled with bones led detectives to the same question.
For nearly four years, no missing persons case was more baffling than the disappearance of the mcstay family. Mcstays taken too soon contains facts and evidence along with family information not seen on the tv programs or in newspaper and magazine articles. Although rick baker never met the mcstay family, he spent two years trying to find them. 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. Bakers favored theory in his book, however, paints summer mcstay as having murdered her husband and taken off to start a new life with the kids. Author of mcstay book claims drug cartels were not involved in the.
The mcstay familys beloved dogs were in the backyard without any food or water. During the investigation, merritt was the prime suspect in the family s disappearance. On february 4, 2010, the mcstay family of four mysteriously vanished f. They vanished from their fallbrook home in 2010 and, more than three years later, their bodies were found buried in shallow graves in the mojave desert. In 2010, the mcstays, a seemingly normal family of four, disappeared. The family was reportedly considering the purchase of a fortyacre plot of land near red oak, about 30 mi 48 km from eufaula, at the time of their disappearance. The mcstays were an american family found murdered in the desert near victorville, california, on november, 20. Bodies confirmed as missing san diego family us news the. Mike mcstay is familiar with the theories speculating on what might have happened including one presented in the new book, no goodbyes. At the time, their disappearance transfixed the nation and puzzled police. The mcstay family had been renovating their home before the disappearance, the detective said, noting that pieces of blue painters tape.
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. They were eventually found murdered in the desert in nov. The mcstays had disappeared from their home in fallbrook, california. Charles chase merritt, 62, was convicted of slaying joseph mcstays wife summer, 44, their fouryearold daughter gianni, and threeyearold son joseph mcstay jr. Nov 23, 20 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. 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.
Author of mcstay book claims drug cartels were not involved in the death of family of four who disappeared in 2010 and whose remains were. Mcstay family mystery solved, suspect arrested and charged. For those likely few who are unfamiliar with the case, heres the wiki page. Now, a jury has reached a verdict in the murder case. Baker, who wrote no goodbyes about the mysterious disappearance of joseph, summer, gianni and joseph. Mar 29, 20 mike mcstay is familiar with the theories speculating on what might have happened including one presented in the new book, no goodbyes. The verdict capped nearly a decade of tragedy in a case that drew national attention and has been the subject of documentaries and a book. Rick baker wrote this book in hopes of helping to solve the case and enables a reader to follow along even if you havent heard about the case before. Investigation discovery delved into the mysterious murder of this pictureperfect family.
Author of book on mcstay family shares his theory he wrote a book on the mcstay case, but an investigative author is expressing shock over the tragic new twist in the case. The story of the mcstay family is one that has baffled san diego investigators for years. Mystery of mcstay familys disappearance ends with arrest. Nov 12, 2014 man arrested in mcstay murders was writing book about case.
Resolved charles chase merritt found guilty in mcstay. Mcstay family mystery sent radio host on international. Joseph had a newly successful business designing and installing water fountains. 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. The circumstances surrounding the familys disappearance and the lack of clues about their whereabouts triggered speculation by amateur sleuths. Joseph and summer mcstay and their two boys, gianni and joey. 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. On february 4, 2010, the mcstay family vanished from their fallbrook home. Nine years after the mcstay family disappeared, their accused killer heads to trial. On february 4, 2010, the mcstay family vanished from. Local authorities were joined by state, national, and international law enforcement agencies in their hunt for information about the familys mysterious disappearance.
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