Ep 139: The Trial of Chase Merritt (Part 2)
How does a family of four just disappear, seemingly off the face of the Earth? That’s what happened in Fallbrook, California in February 2010, when the McStay family suddenly disappeared from their home.
In Part 2, we take a deep dive into the trial of the accused, Chase Merritt.
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This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon, with additions by Jillian Jalali.
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