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Blood is Thicker: The Farris Wheel

Blood is Thicker: The Farris Wheel

By: 48 Hours
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When 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, detectives knew they were facing a homicide investigation. The crime scene was a sprawling 10-acre property in Cherokee County, Georgia, where Gary Farris lived with his wife, Melody, and their son, Scott. Gary Farris seemed to be a loving husband and father, affectionately called “Big Daddy”. Yet, all signs seemed to suggest that one of Gary Farris’ own family members was responsible for his murder. It turns out this family had a lot of secrets – involving money and infidelity. Much like an actual Ferris wheel, the blame game went round and round. Join 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant for “Blood is Thicker: The Farris Wheel,” a six-episode podcast that unravels a tangled family saga.© 2026 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Social Sciences
Episodes
  • One More Spin

    One More Spin
    15 Apr 2026

    Six years after Gary Farris's body was found, Melody finally goes on trial for his murder. A surprise witness raises new questions about a weapon. And when Melody has her day in court, she shocks everyone with an accusation. Peter Van Sant speaks with Melody Farris in an exclusive interview, pressing for the truth about what really happened to Gary.
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    36 min
  • You're Gonna Hang Me

    You're Gonna Hang Me
    8 Apr 2026

    After Melody Farris is arrested, Rusty Barton changes his story about what she told him the night Gary was killed. But even without Rusty's cooperation, detectives gather key evidence that builds the case against Melody.
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    25 min
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