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Two Shallow Graves

Two Shallow Graves

162022•43m•7.0/10
DocumentaryCrime

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7.0/10(5)

The disappearance of the McStay's haunts police for three years until their remains turn up in the desert. Prosecutors say evidence proves Chase Merritt killed them, Merritt said he's innocence, claiming they are misinterpreting the facts.

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Production

Olivargo

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 23, 2022

Last Aired

May 25, 2022

Networks

Investigation Discovery

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Vanished
E1
Vanished
Air date: 2022-05-23
Chase Merritt stands trial for his life in the murder of the McStay family.
The Missed Call
E2
The Missed Call
Air date: 2022-05-23
A witness and an alibi suggest Merritt may be innocent of the murders.
The Killer's Truck
E3
The Killer's Truck
Air date: 2022-05-23
Police look at suspects, and video of a truck may reveal the killer.
The Desert Ping
E4
The Desert Ping
Air date: 2022-05-24
Police trace Merritt’s phone to the graves, and a lawyer leaves the trial.
Where's Dan?
E5
Where's Dan?
Air date: 2022-05-24
The defense detects new DNA in the graves, and a key suspect goes missing.
The Verdict
E6
The Verdict
Air date: 2022-05-25
Tension builds as everyone awaits the verdict, and a new suspect surfaces.
Stay Out of Dodge
E7
Stay Out of Dodge
Air date: 2022-05-25
Merritt claims new proof confirms his innocence, and a key figure emerges.

Cast

Michael McStay

Self - Brother of Joseph McStay

Gina Watson

Gina Watson

Self - Friend of Joseph

Patrick McStay

Self - Father of Joseph McStay

Chase Merritt

Self - Convicted of a Quadruple Murder

Michael A. Smith

Self - Judge for San Bernardino County Courts, California

Dan Kavanaugh

Self - Employee of Joseph McStay

John McMahon

Self - Sheriff at the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

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