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One More Spin | "Blood is Thicker: The Farris Wheel" | "48 Hours" Podcast Episode 6
The murder trial of Melody Farris for her husband Gary's death exposed deep family rifts and conflicting evidence, culminating in a guilty verdict and Melody's shocking courtroom accusation that her son was the real killer.

Defending Your Life | Full Episode
A man convicted twice for his wife's brutal murder represents himself in a dramatic third trial spanning 17 years, attempting to pin the crime on a violent teenager.

A daughter whose mother was murdered is convinced her father is innocent | 48 Hours
A daughter fights to clear her father's name after he is convicted of murdering her mother 37 years ago, highlighting the complexities of cold case evidence and familial loyalty.

The Rx Defense | Full Episode
A teenager shoots two friends, killing one and severely injuring the other, leading to a murder trial where his defense attributes his actions to psychosis induced by a common acne medication.

The Mother I Wish I Knew | Full Episode
After 37 years, a cold case murder of a young mother is solved, leading to the conviction of her estranged husband amidst conflicting forensic evidence and a shocking suicide.
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