Joseph McStay and his wife Summer lived in Fallbrook, California, with their sons Gianni (age 4) and Joseph Jr. (age 3). Joseph owned and operated Earth Inspired Products, a company that built decorative fountains, and Summer was a licensed real estate agent. The McStays disappeared from their home on February 4, 2010, leaving eggs on the counter and pets unattended. Did they leave to start a new life, or was there foul play involved?

Episode Notes:

https://web.archive.org/web/20131203005025/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/Nov/15/timeline-mcstay-disappearance-case/

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/timeline-mcstay-family-mystery-fallbrook-disappearance/1936736/

https://www.kusi.com/trial-underway-for-man-accused-of-killing-4-from-san-diego/

https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2019/06/10/verdict-monday-for-man-charles-merritt-accused-of-slaying-mcstay-family/

https://www.kron4.com/news/california/southern-california-man-sentenced-to-death-for-killing-family-of-4/

https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2019/06/10/verdict-monday-for-man-charles-merritt-accused-of-slaying-mcstay-family/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McStay_family_murder

https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-mcstay-family-new-details-20141107-story.html

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