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What Happened to the McStays?
by ABC News
Today: #55 in True Crime on our combined chart.
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| Date | Apple Podcasts | Pocket Casts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | #43 | #41 |
About the show
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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Latest episodes
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Bonus: The Call
September 22, 2026 · 19 minAshan 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…
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Life or Death
September 15, 2026 · 37 minThe 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…
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The Best Friend
September 8, 2026 · 32 minWithout 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…
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Questions and Answers
September 1, 2026 · 29 minScouring 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…
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In the Desert
August 25, 2026 · 32 minA 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…
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Missing?
August 18, 2026 · 30 minWeeks 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…
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11 Days
August 11, 2026 · 28 minThe 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…
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Introducing 'What Happened to the McStays?'
July 23, 2026 · 2 minIn a quiet suburb of San Diego County, a family of four seemingly vanishes into thin air. Did the McStays leave of their own accord, or did something far more sinister happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…