The McStay family murders occurred on or near February 4, 2010, after the family disappeared from their home in Fallbrook, California, United States; their bodies were found in the desert near Victorville, California, on November 13, 2013. ... On June 10, 2019, a jury found Merritt guilty of murdering the McStay family. Feb 4, 2010: The McStay family disappears from their new home in Fallbrook, CA Nov 13, 2013: Their bodies are found in two shallow graves near Victorville, CA in the Mojave Desert Nov 7, 2014: Police announce the arrest of Charles “Chase” Merritt for the murders Jan 7, 2019: Charles “Chase” Merritt goes on trial for the murders Jun 10, 2019: A jury finds Merritt guilty of murdering the McStay family Jan 21, 2020: Merritt is sentenced to death Additionally, we’re interested in any related coverage of Dan Kavanaugh, a former employee of Joseph McStay, who was implicated by Merritt’s defense team.

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