RedHanded The McStay Family Murders - Part Two | #440
Mar 12, 2026
Gripping exploration of conflicting phone records and whether calls were used to hide a timeline. Examination of CCTV showing a white truck and uncertainty over who drove it. Deep dive into missing cash, backdated QuickBooks edits, and suspicious financial ties. Questions linger about DNA findings, possible other suspects, and why key evidence and witnesses went unused.
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Joe's Mother Lent Chase Thousands After Disappearance
- After the McStay disappearance Joe's mother Susan wrote cheques to Chase claiming he needed funds to finish client work.
- Chase reportedly borrowed thousands and never repaid, reinforcing his pattern of financial dependence on Joe.
Circumstantial Puzzle Convicted Chase
- The prosecution's case was circumstantial but abundant: phone data, QuickBooks manipulation, and DNA traces created an accumulative picture.
- Sruti and Hannah note that while none are definitive alone, combined they persuaded jurors beyond reasonable doubt.
Cell Tower Ping Near Grave Site Links Chase To Desert
- Two days after the disappearance Chase's phone pinged near the desert where the McStay bodies were later found.
- His sister first denied visits then changed her story, weakening her alibi and connecting Chase to the gravesite area.
