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Blood is Thicker: The Farris Wheel

CBS News
Murder-Suicide
Hargan Family Killings
Virginia
Hargan Family
Mark Stover
Megan Hargan
Crime Investigation
911 Calls
Mclean
Fairfax County Police
Pamela Hargan
Helen Hargan
Mental Health
Family Dynamics
Texas
Crime Scene Investigation
Family Violence
Carlos Gutierrez
Linda Opdyke
Stalking

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... more

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Melody Farris's longtime lover, Rusty Barton, becomes a key focus of the investigation when he admits something incriminating that Melody told him on the phone. And as the investigation drags on with no arrests, life on the farm grows increasingly te... more

While Melody Farris points suspicion at her children, some of them point their fingers right back at her. They said she had been having affairs for years, even showing up with one lover at a family wedding, causing drama. Behind closed doors, Gary an... more

As detectives begin investigating the murder of Gary Farris, his wife Melody makes a disturbing statement: she fears one of their children may be responsible. Investigators uncover a family powered by resentment, mistrust, and financial disputes. Mel... more

Gary and Melody Farris raised four children together and settled on a picturesque property outside of Atlanta. But when Gary goes missing, and his remains are found on the grounds of the family farm, investigators quickly determine that what looks li... more

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Recent Guests

Detective Daniel Hayes
Lead detective in the Gary Farris case
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
Episode: Relative Danger
Detective Hayes
Detective involved in the Gary Farris case
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
Episode: Big Daddy Is Missing
Peter Van Sant
Veteran journalist and award-winning correspondent for 48 Hours
CBS News
Episode: Presenting Up and Vanished Weekly: Peter Van Sant discusses Mark Stover
Rebecca Wolf
One of Megan's closest friends, involved in animal rescue work.
Episode: A Killer in Plain Sight | Blood is Thicker: The Hargan Family Killings
Meaghan Hargan
Daughter of Pamela Hargan and sister to Helen, person of interest in the case.
Episode: A Killer in Plain Sight | Blood is Thicker: The Hargan Family Killings

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • “Subscriber Edition” with ads???

    I am a subscriber to 48 Hours Podcast channel. However there are ads in this podcast, even though it’s labeled as “subscriber edition.” What gives???

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TinHSNC
    United States6 months ago
  • Fair

    It’s so so, but it could really be sped up into less episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nullity
    United States10 months ago
  • Title is misleading

    The dogs have very little to do with the story and there isn’t a bodyguard. This could have been a single episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Useme7632
    United Statesa year ago
  • Don’t waste your time

    You have to pay to hear the whole podcast! Annoying

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sksnsisbsknd
    United Statesa year ago
  • Painfully repetitive

    This honestly could have been covered in one 35-45 minute episode. It’s soooo drawn out and they repeat the subject trailer synopsis at both the beginning and the end of each episode. Come on CBS do better

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mschrobak
    Canadaa year ago

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#137
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#20
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#131
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#23
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#41
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Presenting Up and Vanished Weekly: Peter Van Sant discusses Mark Stover
Q: Have you ever turned the lens on yourself and thought, am I capable of these things?
Peter responds that despite being aware of the dark side of human nature through his work, he maintains his composure and believes he is not capable of such actions.
Presenting Up and Vanished Weekly: Peter Van Sant discusses Mark Stover
Q: What is that like to report on so many different kinds of stories?
Peter shares his experiences and passion for journalism stemming from his childhood, expressing his love for telling stories and exploring human emotions.
Put Up or Shut Up | Trained to Kill
Q: How would Michiel Oakes know that Mark Stover always wore a hat and wore an overcoat driving a car?
Detective Luvera suggested that it was through Linda Opdyke that Michiel obtained this information.
Put Up or Shut Up | Trained to Kill
Q: But detectives on the case soon came to a very different conclusion about what happened that morning.
Detectives believed the incident was not self-defense but cold-blooded murder.
Put Up or Shut Up | Trained to Kill
Q: What did Mark Stover say to that?
Mark Stover did not respond much to the claims about the missing wedding pictures but turned agitated and erratic.

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This true crime series centers on intricate family dynamics and financial secrets surrounding a high-profile Georgia murder case. Across episodes, listeners are taken through tense investigations, courtroom dramas, and the psychological interplay among spouses, lovers, and relatives, with emphasis on motive, deception, and the consequences of infidelity and greed. The show's strength lies in its narrative depth, meticulous reporting, and the way it layers motive, evidence, and family emotion into a serialized mystery. It likely appeals to listeners who appreciate detailed true-crime storytelling, with strong documentary journalism and characters whose actions hinge on trust, power, and secrecy.

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