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Melody Walker Farris
Melody Walker Farris was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, concealing the death of another and making a false statement in the death of her husband, Gary Farris, who was a prominent Atlanta-area attorney.
Court TV’s most controversial defendants of 2024
From Sarah Boone to Robert Telles, Ethan Crumbley's Parents to Christopher Gregor, Court TV is looking back at the wildest cases of 2024. More
December 27, 2024
Melody Farris Still Insists Son Killed Dad
Melody Farris' attorney talks next steps for client who's serving life for killing husband Gary Farris. She says son Scott Farris killed Dad. More
December 17, 2024
Melody Farris’ Defense Attorney Discusses Jury Feedback, Next Steps
Melody Farris' defense attorney discusses jury feedback and what's next for his client after she was sentenced to life in prison. More
December 17, 2024
Burn Pile Murder Trial: Melody Walker Farris Sentenced | Court TV Podcast
This episode of the Court TV Podcast features the victim impact statements and sentencing of Melody Farris in the murder of her husband, Gary. More
December 10, 2024
Burn Pile Murder Trial: Melody Walker Farris Sentenced
A judge sentenced Melody Farris after a jury found her guilty of murdering her husband, Gary Farris, whose body was found on a burn pile. More
December 5, 2024
Melody Farris: ‘I Know Scott Killed His Father’
Melody Walker Farris addressed the court at her sentencing, pointing the finger at her son, Scott, for murdering his father, Gary Farris. More
December 5, 2024
‘Our Family is Forever Broken’: Emotions Run High at Farris Sentencing
Chris Farris was seen sobbing in court as victim impact statements were read at his mother, Melody Farris' sentencing for murder. More
December 5, 2024
GA v. Melody Walker Farris: Burn Pile Murder Trial
Melody Walker Farris accused her son of murdering his father at her sentencing after a jury found she killed her husband, Gary Farris. More
December 5, 2024
Big Week of Sentencing Continues with Benefield and Farris to Come
Sarah Boone was sentenced to life in prison, while Ashley Benefield and Melody Farris are scheduled to be sentenced this week is Julie Grant’s top... More
December 3, 2024
Melody Farris’ Defense Attorneys Join Court TV
Melody Farris' defense attorneys, John Luke Weaver and Michael Ray, join Court TV and discuss Farris' trial and murder conviction. More
November 5, 2024
Melody Farris Found Guilty of All Charges
Julie Grant’s top story examines the verdict in the trial of Melody Farris where she was found guilty on all charges in the death of... More
November 5, 2024
Deadlocked to Verdict: Juror in Melody Farris’ Trial Speaks Out
After finding Melody Farris guilty of her husband's death, juror Bethany speaks out about the juror went from deadlocked to verdict. More
November 5, 2024
Melody Farris Convicted of All Charges in Husband, Gary Farris’ Death
The jury deliberated for more than 15 hours in Melody Farris' trial, where she was found guilty in connection to her husband's death. More
November 4, 2024
Victim’s Brother Speaks After Melody Farris Found Guilty of All Charges
Gary Farris' brother, John Farris, makes a statement at a press conference after Melody Farris was found guilty of all charges. More
November 4, 2024
Burn Pile Murder Trial: Watch the Verdict
The jury deliberated for more than 15 hours in Melody Farris' trial, where she is charged in the death of her husband, Gary Farris. More
November 4, 2024
What Will the Verdict be in Melody Farris’ Trial?
Julia Jenaé, in for Julie Grant, examines the possible verdict for Melody Farris. (11/4/24) More
November 4, 2024
Deliberations To Resume Monday in the Burn Pile Murder Trial
After three days and more than 10 hours, the jury will resume deliberations Monday in Melody Farris' murder trial. More
November 1, 2024
Could There Be a Hung Jury in Burn Pile Murder Trial?
Julie Grant's top story analyzes the potential outcome of Melody Farris' murder trial. More
November 1, 2024
Deliberations Continue in the Burn Pile Murder Trial
The jury wanted to listen to more of the recordings between Rusty Barton and Melody Farris as jury deliberations continue into Friday. More
October 31, 2024
State and Defense Present Closing Arguments in Burn Pile Murder Trial
As jury deliberations are underway in the trial of Melody Farris, Julie Grant’s top story dissects the closing arguments in the trial. More
October 31, 2024
Melody Farris’ Fate in the Hands of the Jury As Deliberations Begin
Melody Farris' fate is now in the hands of the jury as deliberations begin after 44 witnesses took the stand during her murder trial. More
October 30, 2024
Burn Pile Murder Trial: State and Defense Present Closings
State and defense delivered their closings in the case against Melody Farris, who's accused of murdering her husband, Gary Farris. More
October 30, 2024
Is There Enough Evidence to Convict Melody Farris?
Julie Grant’s top story analyzes testimony in Melody Farris’ murder trial and questions if there is enough evidence to convict her. More
October 30, 2024
Melody Farris Decides Not To Testify in Her Murder Trial
Melody Farris doesn't take the stand. The defense rested its case, with closing arguments scheduled for Wednesday. More
October 29, 2024
Will Amanda Farris Bruce’s Testimony Hurt or Help her Mother’s Trial?
Julie Grant analyzes Amanda Farris Bruce's testimony and its impact on her mother Melody Farris’ case in her top story. More
October 29, 2024
Emotional Testimony From Melody Farris’ Daughters
In emotional testimony, defendant and victim's daughters, Amanda and Emily testified in their mother's murder trial. More
October 28, 2024
Melody Farris’ Daughter: Brother Said ‘Daddy’s in This Burn Pile’
Amanda Bruce testified about the search for her father, Gary Farris, and what her brother, Scott Farris, told her at the burn pile. More
October 28, 2024
Witness Says He ‘Felt Threatened’ By Scott Farris
Melody Farris' friend, David Thomas, described an incident with Melody's son, Scott, that he described as 'very close to being violent.' More
October 28, 2024
‘It Felt Like the Right Thing to Do’: Farris Cousin Reveals Missing Gun
Martha Jane Barton, Melody Farris' second cousin, told the police about her missing gun after watching Rusty Barton's testimony. More
October 25, 2024
