Monday, a close relative of a missing California family said that he fears the McStay family has been kidnapped. Joseph and Summer McStay, and their two children, Gianna and Joseph went missing February 4 and have not been heard from since.
Michael McStay, Joseph’s brother said Monday: "My gut feeling is telling me that they are being held against their will in some way. That's my personal opinion. That's what I think." Michael usually speaks to his brother once a week.
Joseph McStay, 40, Summer, 43, Gianna, 4, and Joseph, 3, did not appear to make plans to be gone from their home for very long. The dogs in the backyard didn’t have food or water. The family lived in Fallbrook, about 45 miles north of San Diego. Their SUV was found two blocks from the Mexican border.
"I think there were some food items left out that should have been refrigerated," sheriff's Lt. Dennis Brugos said. "Those types of things sparked our attention, and on the chance that this turns into a criminal investigation, we want to be on the ground floor with this thing."
"There is nothing illegal about disappearing," Brugos said. "[But] in this particular case, according to relatives, it would be out of character just to disappear without notifying family members."
"There is nothing in Joseph or his wife's life or background that would suggest [or] that would put them in a high risk of any criminal activity," he said.
See the video below for photos and video of the family.
The police have asked anyone with information contact Sgt. Dave Martinez of the San Diego County sheriff's office at 858-565-5200. Anonymous calls can be made to 888-580-8477.
In a related case, Susan Powell has been missing from Salt Lake City, Utah for several months and her whereabouts are unknown. Her husband, Josh Powell has been named the only person of interest in the case. He moved out of their Salt Lake City home about a month ago and moved their children to Washington state to be closer to his family.
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The dogs were in the backyard. EXACTLY. How can you expect your dogs to protect you if they are in the backyard? Dogs should be in the house with a doggie door. That way you and your home are protected. The dogs can't do anything but watch if someone comes in and abducts the family.
Have they checked the attic of the home to see if they are stuffed in the attic? I mean it sounds like they were robbed and then the car was stolen and dropped near the border. Cell phones on the counter, food left out, no sign of struggle,no items missing like clothes or suitcases?? It would be hard to take a family of this size without incident...so I guess they were attacked in home and possibly near. Is Summers purse gone? Credit card and bank activity as well as phone records will uncover some of this.
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