Blood is Thicker: The Farris Wheel | "48 Hours" Full Episode + Podcast
- Sep 10, 2026
- 3:28:13
- Full Episode
After the charred remains of prominent commercial real estate attorney Gary Farris were discovered on a burn pile with a bullet lodged in a rib bone, all signs seemed to suggest that one of Farris’ own family members was responsible for his murder. It turns out this family had a lot of secrets.
Watch the "48 Hours" episode "The Farris Wheel," then join correspondent Peter Van Sant for a six-episode podcast that unravels the tangled family saga.
00: 00 | Full episode
41:50 | Part 1: Big Daddy Is Missing 1:09:02 | Part 2: Relative Danger 1:33:43 | Part 3: Private Affairs 2:01:37 | Part 4: The Reluctant Witness 2:27:31 | Part 5: You're Gonna Hang Me 2:52:18 | Part 6: One More Spin:
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Brief Summary
Melody Ferris is convicted of murdering her husband Gary, driven by financial motives and family drama, despite her claims of innocence.
Key points
- Melody's Affair Revealed. Melody Ferris was revealed to be having an affair with Rusty Barton, complicating the investigation.
- Melody's Emotional Testimony. Melody claims her children are lying about her involvement in their father's murder.
- Scott's Alibi. Scott Ferris testifies about his father's disappearance, raising suspicions.
- A Shocking Discovery. Detectives find evidence suggesting Gary's death was not an accident.
- Melody's Alibi. Melody spins a web of intrigue during her long interrogation with detectives.
- Emily's Wedding Day. A day of joy turns into a shocking revelation about family secrets.
Episode highlights
- Melody's Affair RevealedMelody Ferris was revealed to be having an affair with Rusty Barton, complicating the investigation.“She thought she was smart enough to hide it from everybody, but we all found out.”13:57Sep 10, 2026
- Melody's Emotional TestimonyMelody claims her children are lying about her involvement in their father's murder.“I knew they were lying.”29:09Sep 10, 2026
- Scott's AlibiScott Ferris testifies about his father's disappearance, raising suspicions.“I live here on the property.”42:39Sep 10, 2026
- A Shocking DiscoveryDetectives find evidence suggesting Gary's death was not an accident.1:01:02Sep 10, 2026
- Melody's AlibiMelody spins a web of intrigue during her long interrogation with detectives.1:09:41Sep 10, 2026
- Emily's Wedding DayA day of joy turns into a shocking revelation about family secrets.“A wedding is a milestone event, a memorable day.”1:34:39Sep 10, 2026
- The First AffairMelody claims Gary was the first to cheat, revealing deeper marital issues.“He was the first to cheat.”1:51:34Sep 10, 2026
- Detectives Zero InDetectives believe they are getting closer to solving the case as they investigate Melody's lover.“Detectives felt they were getting closer to an arrest.”2:04:40Sep 10, 2026
