Prosecutors believe that he was driven by money to murder the entire family of four with a sledgehammer in their home before transporting their bodies to the mojave desert. More than four years later, charles chase merritt was arrested and charged with four counts of murder. It appeared the family of four had suddenly left their house. I finished the book in an afternoon, and most definitely learned much i had not previously known about the family. The circumstances surrounding the family s disappearance and the lack of clues about their whereabouts triggered speculation by amateur sleuths. The notorious case of the mcstay family is wellknown. This led some people to believe the mcstay family was living somewhere in mexico. Merritt kept asking the family to stop by, to take a look and to take it seriously, and it took michael 9 days to get to his brothers house. Eighteen months later, their remains were found in a desert near their previous home. The mysterious disappearance of the mcstay family rick baker on. Most concerning was the fact that the familys bank accounts and. The memorial service was held for all four members of the mcstay family, joseph, 40, his wife summer, 43, and their two children, gianni, 4.
Joseph ran a business creating water fountains and summer was a real estate agent. He captained both scotland and celtic at all age levels. I often watched these types of shows with my mom in the late 90s and early 2000s. The mcstays were an american family found murdered in the desert near victorville, california. My heart goes out to the family and friends of the mcstays as well as the mcstays themselves. Evidence against mcstay family murder suspect charles. The san bernardino police department announces that the bodies found in the mojave desert are of the missing mcstay family, who disappeared in february 2010. Four years since the mcstay family vanished, and months since their bodies were found in the desert, their murders remains a mystery. Chase merritt to represent himself at trial uinterview. How the mcstay family disappeared into the desert but who killed them. Mcstay family mystery solved, suspect arrested and charged with murder. 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 of the border, or in their suv parked near the border.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. My book no goodbyes is being sold here on amazon without my permission. The murder of the mcstay family of four is an unfathomable tragedy, but this case also presents as the posterchild for careless blogging. If they are alive, i wish they would let the family know something so that they can have some closure.
Schrock, whose publisher has not announced plans to release the book in english. After the mcstay family remains were discovered, i offered refunds to anyone. Mcstay farmily patriarch patrick is providing the truth in his book, mcstays. Many people wonder what i think of the recent developments in the case of the mcstay family murders. The family foundation handbook is designed to help families find answers to these and similar questions. Join facebook to connect with joseph b mcstay and others you may know. On june 10, 2019, a san bernardino county jury found merritt guilty of murdering the mcstay family. The memorial service was held for all four members of the mcstay family, joseph, 40, his wife summer, 43, and their two children, gianni, 4, and joey jr.
The quadruple homicide of the mcstay family, discovered november 11, 20. According to the news reports i have read the family was last heard from on feb. Chase merritt maintains his innocence in the 2010 slayings of joseph and summer mcstay and their two young sons. Christina stoy as dana pretzers guest on the dana pretzer show where she will be discussing the true crime cases her team has covered in 20 featured highlights. This was about 50% of all the recorded mcstay s in the usa. 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. Written in plain english, this book provides easy instructions and forms to meet. The family book is a childrens picture book written and illustrated by todd parr, which focus on the definition of family and what constitutes a family. Accused killer chase merritt to represent himself at trial. Mcstays taken too soon contains facts and evidence along with family information not seen.
This was about 50% of all the recorded mcstays in the usa. The family and friends of the mcstay family will gather at the grave site in victorville, on josephs mcstays birthday. The fate of the mcstay family remained a mystery for nearly five years. In january 2014, merritt said that he might write a book about the family, alleging that summer had anger issues and that. Nov 07, 2014 the fate of the mcstay family remained a mystery for nearly five years. On february 4, 2010, joseph and summer mcstay and their two little boys gianni and joseph jr.
Man convicted of killing mcstay family sentenced to death the san. San bernardino judge allows generic mcstay family photo. Missing mcstay family press conference 1115 youtube. Mcstay family mystery solved, suspect arrested and charged.
I have always loved true crime stories and forensic shows. Joseph mcstay the father of the family of four found dead in the. Mcstay family was sledgehammered to death by killer. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Chase merritt was the one who pointed out that the family seemed to be missing, and it was michael who just wrote it off and ignored it. This organization has not provided guidestar with a mission statement. The very first case we will be submitting for a reading is the mcstay family. Complete coverage of the mcstay family on crimesider. Find out more about your family history by using the free search box. This blog is meant to serve as a timeline of events leading up to the trial of chase merritt. A search of their home computer showed that someone did a search on obtaining passports to mexico. Heres what you need to know about the family that confounds the world even in death. New york and 1 other state had the highest population of mcstay families in 1840.
Joseph mcstays father says he suspects three people in familys 2010 disappearance, murders. There are more aspects of this case to be discussed and voices still to be heard. Dec 07, 2017 a motion filed in san bernardino superior court on nov. In february 2010, joseph, 40, summer, 43, gianni, 4, and joseph mateo, 3, vanished without a trace. A whole family vanished on february 4, 2010 from their home in fallbrook, ca. Evidence against mcstay family murder suspect charles merritt. Four days after they disappeared, the familys isuzu trooper. On november 7, 2014, police announced they had arrested charles chase merritt, joseph mcstays business partner, and intended to charge him with the murders. Neither belonged to asha, though the book was from the library at ashas school, fallston elementary. This section is a placeholder for information about the mcstay surname.
The trial began on january 7, 2019, in san bernardino, california. Mcstay family didnt stay safe in their own home killers. Memorial or funeral arrangements for the mcstays have not yet been announced. He helped celtic win three league titles, the last in 1988. Mcstay name origin, meaning and family history discover how your mcstay ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. The mysterious disappearance of the mcstay family author rick baker attempts to follow the story from. The family members included the parents, joseph and summer mcstay, and their two children gianni and joseph jr. A couple and their two children hurriedly packed up and left their california home and vanished.
Merritt was arrested in 2014 for the murders of four members of the young mcstay family. Search 41 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. An entire family of four vanished 3 years ago from the small town of fallbrook, california. Resolved charles chase merritt found guilty in mcstay family. The mcstay family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The companies were formed over a eight year period with the most recent being incorporated fifteen years ago in november of 2004. Smith agreed with britt imes, one of two prosecutors assigned to the case, that use of one generic family photo of the mcstay family during trial would have some evidentiary. Nov 12, 2014 man arrested in mcstay murders was writing book about case. Nov 21, 2017 joseph managed a company that built decorative fountains, while summer had a real estate license. 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. Aug 12, 2012 i truly hope that this family is alive, well and together. The case of still missing portland child kyron horman. Paul michael lyons mcstay, mbe, nicknamed the maestro, born 22 october 1964 is a scottish former footballer who spent his entire career with celtic, making his senior debut in 1982 and retiring in 1997. A motion filed in san bernardino superior court on nov.
Mcstays taken too soon contains facts and evidence along with family information not seen on the tv programs or in newspaper and magazine articles. Evidence against mcstay family murder suspect charles merritt being challenged by attorney. Discover the mcstay family with your family history. This book about the mcstay family, former san clemente residents who vanished from their fallbrook home, is scheduled to be released feb. People have asked, why am i still doing this, the trial is over, chase merritt is convicted. Nov 12, 2014 michael mcstay concerns me on multiple levels. The video footage is inconclusive even family and friends disagree over whether or not that was really them in the grainy video not to mention the fact that you can only see the backs of their heads. Joseph managed a company that built decorative fountains, while summer had a real estate license.
T he book foundation is a program of make good, inc. The handbook is a compilation of valuable legal, taxrelated and programmatic guidelines and suggestions for families and their professional advisers who are interested in starting a family foundation. Wikipedia is a registered trademark of the wikimedia foundation, inc. Ann bookout director for the bookout family foundation. Key prosecution evidence flopped in mcstay family murder case, defense contends. There have been no named suspects to date and the investigation is ongoing. The bookout family foundation filed as a domestic nonprofit corporation in the state of texas on thursday, july 11, 1996 and is approximately twentyfour years old, according to public records filed with texas secretary of state. Mcstay family murders the mcstay family went missing almost exactly five years ago, on feb. San bernardino judge allows generic mcstay family photo to. Police in southern california are working with mexican authorities in the search for a missing family and poring over hundreds of hours of border security videotapes, hoping to. Currently available books the ford family foundation. Expert says merritt truck cannot be excluded as vehicle on mcstay neighborhood video.
Best books for christian teenage girls and young women. Prosecutors pushing for the death penalty for mcstay family murder suspect charles chase merritt can use one family photo of the victims during trial, a san bernardino superior court judge. The mcstay family vanished from their fallbrook home in february 2010. As i became an adult and had more responsibilities, i started watching shows that were less real to take my mind away from the stress of the world. He was capped 76 times for his country and scored nine goals. Innocent people, who may not even realize it, have had their lives placed on public display by those more interested in salacious gossip, than relevant facts. They were eventually found murdered in the desert in nov. Radio host rick baker published a book, no goodbyes. They had a fouryearold son, gianni and a threeyearold boy, joseph jr. We have video footage of chase merritt speaking to cnn as well as other footage of family members, etc. In further sensational claims, merrits new book afraid of the light will. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Nov 21, 2017 the mcstay family had been found but what happened to joseph mcstay, 40, his 43yearold wife, summer, and sons gianni, 4, and joseph jr. Mar 07, 2016 convinced that the family were in a u.
The book, while tragic in its content, is easy to read and patrick does an excellent good job setting things straight. Feb 25, 2010 police in southern california are working with mexican authorities in the search for a missing family and poring over hundreds of hours of border security videotapes, hoping to find some clues. Defense for merritt pokes holes in timeline of case. Lingering doubts chase merritt and the mcstay family murders. The mcstay murders november 12, 2014 95 comments in uncategorized by eyes for lies. Mcstay genealogy, mcstay family history geni family tree. On november 7, 2014, police announced they had arrested charles chase merritt, joseph mcstay s business partner, and intended to charge him with the murders. May 31, 2017 the mcstay family mysteriously disappeared from their home on february 4th, 2010. The most mcstay families were found in the uk in 1891. Charles chase merritt, the man convicted of killing the mcstay family, was sentenced to death and life in prison for the slayings. For four years, investigators asked themselves, who wanted the entire mcstay family dead and why. Nov 15, 20 the san bernardino police department announces that the bodies found in the mojave desert are of the missing mcstay family, who disappeared in february 2010. Jun 12, 2015 when the mcstay family vanished in 2010, foul play was never an apparent suspicion.
This book explores a myriad of families and validating each and every one is accepted. In fact, authorities long believed that their disappearance was completely voluntary. Joseph mcstay, 40, and his wife summer mcstay 32, 37 or 43. If you havent heard of this story, here is a really good tv show about what happened. Family ties kevin mcstay is pictured at the launch of his bew book. Get the tools you need to help make a difference in your community with select books from the ford family foundation.
The mcstay family mysteriously disappeared from their home on february 4th, 2010. The authorities also found a surveillance video showing a family of four that resembled the mcstay family crossing on foot into mexico on february 8, 2010. Jan 17, 2020 michael mcstay called back to the stand. Mayo gaa international supporters foundation who are currently. This belief was only cemented by footage showing a family of four crossing the border into mexico that resembled the mcstay clan. Chase merritt, man accused of murdering mcstay family, was writing. Jun 03, 2014 four years since the mcstay family vanished, and months since their bodies were found in the desert, their murders remains a mystery. Ann bookout overview ann bookout is currently associated with two companies, according to public records. Innocent people, who may not even realize it, have had their lives placed on public display by those more interested in. Mcstay had expressed her discomfort with ever travelling to mexico because of the crime rate. In 1840 there was 1 mcstay family living in new york.
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