Episode 352
- May 12, 2026
- 1:14:56
- Full Episode
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Beloved father and prominent attorney, Gary Farris, should have been safe on his own land. But in July 2018, he vanished from his family’s rural dream property, and a smoldering burn pile would unravel everything they thought they knew about their home, their marriage, and each other.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Brief Summary
Gary Ferris was murdered, and his wife Melody was convicted after evidence revealed family betrayal and manipulation.
Key points
- The Mystery of Gary Ferris. A family searches for their missing father, only to uncover a shocking discovery.
- A Family's Struggles. Melody describes the challenges of managing a large family and a hobby farm.
- The Shocking Autopsy Result. The autopsy reveals a shocking truth about Gary's death.
- The Shocking Discovery. Investigators find a bullet in Gary's remains, ruling out the possibility of an accident.
- Family Secrets Unraveled. As detectives dig deeper, they uncover a web of family tensions and motives surrounding Gary's death.
- The Evidence Doesn't Lie. Detectives confront Melody about the inconsistencies in her story regarding Gary's death.
Episode highlights
- The Mystery of Gary FerrisA family searches for their missing father, only to uncover a shocking discovery.“Scott sees a large burn pile there, and for a few seconds, the smoke burns his eyes.”6:07May 12, 2026
- A Family's StrugglesMelody describes the challenges of managing a large family and a hobby farm.“Melody gave details of a family under strain.”19:00May 12, 2026
- The Shocking Autopsy ResultThe autopsy reveals a shocking truth about Gary's death.“What the autopsy revealed was a bullet lodged in his ribcage.”26:02May 12, 2026
- The Shocking DiscoveryInvestigators find a bullet in Gary's remains, ruling out the possibility of an accident.“It does not appear to be self-inflicted.”30:10May 12, 2026
- Family Secrets UnraveledAs detectives dig deeper, they uncover a web of family tensions and motives surrounding Gary's death.“Someone inside the family did it.”30:44May 12, 2026
- The Evidence Doesn't LieDetectives confront Melody about the inconsistencies in her story regarding Gary's death.“Her I don't know act doesn't match what they're seeing.”51:51May 12, 2026
- Melody's Lies UnraveledDetectives uncover Melody's deception regarding Gary's death, leading to a tense investigation.“Detectives were onto Melody's lies.”52:43May 12, 2026
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