Did You Think This Was Over?

There has been some things that have bothered me that I don't think I've ever touched on. Yesterday I again reflected on some of those anomalies. I thought it would make for a good new posting. Then today, a long time reader here emailed me regarding the blog. Me: Well that's weird. Maybe that's a …

Inventory: Inside The State’s Case Against Chase Merritt

While waiting for the trial - which has now been postponed again - let's look at the physical evidence observed, collected and/or seized in the case regarding Charles "Chase" Ray Merritt and the McStay family. Where it all began.     From Merritt or those related to him 1999 Chevrolet 3500 White Utility truck Buccal …

You’ve Got Money

Dear Readers It is human nature to be quick to judge. I’m guilty of it. But mostly I don’t as I try to see the broader picture of situations. And people. I do try to be gracious here to posters that feel they have to attack my observations or opinions. I know their perception is […]

You’ve Got Money, Part I

Dear Readers It is human nature to be quick to judge. I'm guilty of it. But mostly I don't as I try to see the broader picture of situations. And people. I do try to be gracious here to posters that feel they have to attack my observations or opinions. I know their perception is …

Postmortem: Summer McStay

We explored in detail about what may have occurred in Joseph McStay's brutal attack, and lightly touched upon how Summer and the children could have been murdered. Murder, it's an ugly word I know. This is a pretty ugly case. These people were not just killed, they were pummeled until death. That's a cold hard …

78 Minutes

Sticky Fingers, Risky Business  On February 4, 2010 a family of four mysteriously vanished from their Fallbrook, Ca home. Today is the 6 year anniversary of that incident. It would end with their fatal demise.   Britt Imes, DA: In comparison to items that were found in or near the graves, was there any indication of paint-type supplies or …