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Trial of Chase Merritt is bogged down by delays

Delays in the murder trial of Charles "Chase" Ray Merritt, who is accused of killing the McStay family, Joseph, Summer and their two young boys who lived in the Lake Rancho Viejo housing development east of Interstate 15 in Fallbrook, has created large gaps in testimony, slowing the trial to a near standstill in San Bernardino.

After nearly a week off from the courtroom, a six-minute-long hearing was held Tuesday, March 26, that dealt with Merritt's defense's response to subpoenas from the prosecution for interviews with Merritt that were conducted by a documentary crew.

Since the defense had...

 

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