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Blood is Thicker: The Farris Wheel

48 Hours
Murder-Suicide
Hargan Family Killings
Mark Stover
Virginia
Linda Opdyke
Hargan Family
48 Hours
Michiel Oakes
Gary Farris
Megan Hargan
Crime Investigation
911 Calls
Fairfax County Police
Mclean
Pamela Hargan
Helen Hargan
Carlos Gutierrez
Texas
Crime Scene Investigation
Family Violence

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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Recent Guests

Martha Jane Barton
Second cousin to Melody; testified regarding the missing gun
Family relation
Episode: One More Spin
Scott Farris
Gary Farris's son; testified and discussed family dynamics
Family member
Episode: One More Spin
Melody Farris
Defendant in the case, accused of murder with malice and related charges
Episode: You're Gonna Hang Me
Rusty Barton
Former lover of Melody Farris and person of interest in the investigation
Episode: The Reluctant Witness
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

Host

Peter Van Sant
Host of Blood is Thicker series on 48 Hours; host of Blood is Thicker: The Farris Wheel; host of the show (introductory guiding narrative)

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Interesting Story....

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Eu4ric@420
    3 months ago
  • Well done, but I paid for the subscription and got ads

    Peter Van Sant is one of the greats of true crime correspondents.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dakota58102
    United States4 months ago
  • Interesting

    I’ve heard this story before but I’m still not sure about her being so small and moving someone who was almost 3x her size. Nothing fully makes sense.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Glo3489
    United States5 months ago
  • Love Peter Van Sant..

    Glad he’s back since

    Anne Marie Green and Natalie Morales are on too often

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coal-miner’s daughter
    United States6 months ago
  • “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 Statesa year ago

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Private Affairs
Q: When was the last time you had a physical relationship with somebody, your husband or anyone?
Melody indicates past relationships but downplays current involvement; the question is used to probe ongoing fidelity and potential motive within the marriage.
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.

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This six-episode true crime deep dive examines a Georgia murder within a prominent real estate family, where money, infidelity, and long-hidden secrets collide. Across episodes, the narrative weaves courtroom stakes, forensic and digital evidence, and evolving family dynamics as detectives pursue motive and opportunity, all guided by seasoned hosts. It's notable for its multi-part structure, on-site reporting, and a steady cadence of updates that blend interviews, timelines, and expert analysis to reconstruct how a family saga spiraled into homicide, while exploring broader questions about motive, inheritance, and trust.

Listeners who enjoy thorough investigative storytelling, detailed timelines, and courtroom context—delivered with a stea... more

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1. Martha Jane Barton
2. Scott Farris
3. Melody Farris
4. Rusty Barton
5. Detective Daniel Hayes
6. Detective Hayes
7. Peter Van Sant
8. Rebecca Wolf

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