Two Shallow Graves

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  • 2022
  • 1 Season

In 2019, Charles "Chase" Merritt went on trial for the murder of his friend and business associate Joseph McStay, McStay's wife, and their two young sons. The prosecution presented incriminating evidence including bank records, cell phone activity, and DNA placing him in McStay's car. Merritt maintained his innocence and his defense team suggested another man had motive for murder. Over the course of seven gripping parts, TWO SHALLOW GRAVES gives an enthralling and never-before-seen look at Merritt's murder trial and the investigation into the McStay murders through interviews with Merritt, the prosecution, and the defense. The series sheds new light on the controversial court case that captivated the nation and the questions around the heartbreaking crime that still linger unanswered.

Two Shallow Graves is a series that ran for 1 seasons (8 episodes) between May 22, 2022 and on

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Stay Out of Dodge
7. Stay Out of Dodge
May 25, 2022
Chase Merritt is furious with his attorneys for failing to call an expert witness he believes can prove phone records placing him at the gravesite are impossible. Another key figure in the case breaks his silence about the crime.
The Verdict
6. The Verdict
May 25, 2022
If Merritt testifies, the jurors will learn about his criminal past. The defense and prosecution present their final arguments with closing statements, and it's now up to the jury to determine guilt or innocence.
Where's Dan?
5. Where's Dan?
May 24, 2022
New DNA found in the graves may reveal who murdered the McStays. The defense questions Joseph's brother on his whereabouts at the time of the murders, and they cannot locate the suspect they believe may have ties to the killings
The Desert Ping
4. The Desert Ping
May 24, 2022
Merritt's phone pings near the desert graves, and authorities wonder whether he buried the bodies or merely visited a sister. Prosecutors suggest he tried to delete financial records to cover his tracks. A defense attorney takes a sudden leave of absence.
The Killer's Truck
3. The Killer's Truck
May 23, 2022
Police investigate other suspects, including a business associate taking money, an ex-boyfriend still in love with Summer McStay and a new husband with a violent past. Footage of a truck leaving the McStay house may reveal the killer.
The Missed Call
2. The Missed Call
May 23, 2022
A bombshell witness upends the Merritt murder trial, claiming someone else confessed to the McStay murders. Merritt's girlfriend gives him an alibi, but the prosecution attempts to discredit her on the witness stand.
Vanished
1. Vanished
May 23, 2022
The fate of the missing McStay family remains a mystery for three years until their bodies surface in two shallow graves in the desert. Prosecutors accuse Chase Merritt of the crime, and the trial begins with each side passionately presenting their case.
Two Shallow Graves Trailer
101. Two Shallow Graves Trailer
May 6, 2022
The McStay family's disappearance haunts police for three years until their remains turn up in the desert. Prosecutors say evidence proves Chase Merritt killed them, but Merritt declares his innocence, claiming they are misinterpreting the facts.
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  • Premiere Date
    May 22, 2022