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What Happened to the McStays?

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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. New episodes Tuesdays.


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Bonus: The Call

Bonus: The Call

2026-09-2221:531

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
Life or Death

Life or Death

2026-09-1538:501

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
The Best Friend

The Best Friend

2026-09-0834:351

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
Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers

2026-09-0131:471

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
In the Desert

In the Desert

2026-08-2533:389

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
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