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What Happened to the McStays?

ABC News 1 Episodes Sep 22, 2026

This true crime podcast investigates the mysterious disappearance of the McStay family from their San Diego County home. The six-part series, produced by ABC News' 20/20 and ABC Audio, examines clues such as abandoned pets and scattered belongings. Hosted by Ashan Singh, new episodes are released on Tuesdays. The podcast explores whether the family left voluntarily or met a darker fate.

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Bonus: The Call Sep 22, 2026 1165 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 Sep 15, 2026 2194 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 Sep 8, 2026 1937 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/adch

Questions and Answers Sep 1, 2026 1768 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 Aug 25, 2026 1917 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

Missing? Aug 18, 2026 1795 Weeks 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 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.c

11 Days Aug 11, 2026 1668 The 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 vault. Visit apple.co/2020truecrime to subscribe now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing 'What Happened to the McStays?' Jul 23, 2026 138 In 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Happened to the McStays?

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