Identified! GA - Cherokee Co, Remains in Woods Behind Home on Purcell Ln, July 2018 - Gary Farris *wife arrested

[arielilane]

DAILY TRIAL HIGHLIGHTS​

DAY 2 – 10/8/24​

• Police investigators arrived to find a smoldering burn pit containing the remains of Gary Farris. A projectile was located in a rib fragment.

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.

www.courttv.com

Posted at 8:19 AM, October 8, 2024

 

[arielilane]

DAY 3: #BurnPileMurder: #MelodyFarris is accused of shooting her husband Gary and throwing him on a burn pile located on the family farm in #Georgia.

#ICYMI: Here are some key moments from DAY 2.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1844054185752531439

 

[arielilane]

Court TV's @MattJohnsonNEWS questions Melody Farris as she leaves the courthouse in the Burn Pile Murder Trial. If convicted, Farris faces life behind bars without the possibility of parole.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1844114619188772869

 

[alexwood]

Christopher Farris testifies in his mother's murder trial of his father, Gary Farris

I haven't yet watched his testimony in full from today. But so far, it is very, very incriminatory of the defendant.

 

[alexwood]

Melody Walker Farris is standing trial on charges she killed her husband and burned his remains on their property. Prosecutors say at the time of the murder Gary Farris refused to give Melody money but instead gave it to their adult children.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843755401675977129

I don't blame Gary Farris one iota! According to today's testimony by son, Christopher Farris, Melody had been carrying on a relationship with her paramour from at least as far back as November of 2008 (Gary Farris' murder occurred in July 2018). Melody's paramour had been a long-time boyfriend of Christopher's "Aunt'" (whether paternal or maternal aunt -- was not stated).

 

[Twick]

I don't blame Gary Farris one iota! According to today's testimony by son, Christopher Farris, Melody had been carrying on a relationship with her paramour from at least as far back as November of 2008 (Gary Farris' murder occurred in July 2018). Melody's paramour had been a long-time boyfriend of Christopher's "Aunt'" (whether paternal or maternal aunt -- was not stated).

Very messy.

 

[arielilane]

DAY 4 - GA v. #MelodyFarris | #BurnPileMurderTrialMelody's oldest son ends direct saying his father hated being with his mother. Christopher Farris is back on the stand for cross.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1844378059841077476

https://twitter.com/x/status/1844381299106349105

 

[arielilane]

DAILY TRIAL HIGHLIGHTS​

DAY 3 – 10/9/24​

• Melody Farris sent a text message to her friend and neighbor, Terry Braswell, stating, “I hope he [Gary Farris] dies alone and a gruesome death.”

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.

www.courttv.com

Posted at 7:57 AM, October 10, 2024

 

[arielilane]

LIVE: Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 4

https://youtube.com/live/lq6VR26ZMaU?si=2FB-paYuYpxoHOlE via @YouTube

https://twitter.com/x/status/1844362344119533863

 

[arielilane]

THIS CROSS What do YOU think about it?? I think Chris Farris is coming off as credible and as a victim. I think defense counsel should lighten up on the attacks. Too aggressive may backfire with the jury, IMO.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1844382285715714227

 

[alexwood]

Well, today (Thurs. 10 Oct. 2024) during the cross of witness Christopher Farris by Melody Farris' defense attorney, we hear reference by the defense that at some point in the past Gary Farris was (allegedly) having an affair with his secretary. Christopher professed to have no knowledge of this, although he knew of his father's secretary. Apparently she had been Gary Farris' secretary back in Alabama and the same law firm. She also moved to the Atlanta area and continued to work as his father's secretary.

Cross-examination of Christopher Farris by the defense today also established that Melody Farris was having an extramarital affair with Ted Wiley, who had previously been in a long-term relationship with the sister of Gary Farris (so, Melody Farris' sister-in-law).

 

[alexwood]

THIS CROSS What do YOU think about it?? I think Chris Farris is coming off as credible and as a victim. I think defense counsel should lighten up on the attacks. Too aggressive may backfire with the jury, IMO.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1844382285715714227

I think Christopher Farris is very credible. The defense is trying hard to discredit him with references to Christopher's alcohol addiction, for which he sought treatment through rehab; his having to drop out of college for under-performing; and having PTSD. The defense stated that Christopher's brother Scott also suffered with PTSD, from having been in the military (although Christopher had never been in military service).

 

[alexwood]

Melody Farris is wearing what looks to be an incredible "rock" on her wedding ring finger. Just noting.

 

[arielilane]

Melody Farris is wearing what looks to be an incredible "rock" on her wedding ring finger. Just noting.

She was granted a $250K bond awhile ago, so she's been living her best life- I guess.
I am curious about the ring and will have to check it out.

moo

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1844455499997249914

 

[arielilane]

Not much to report, boring testimony. Nothing substantial at this time. jmo


Day Four:

Scott Farris testified his mother allegedly had an affair with Ted.

He (SF) had camera focused on his neighbors property.

His neighbor allowed him (SF) to hunt on his/parents’ property.

He harvested 6 or 7 deer.

My note, regarding hunting: didn't know that is allowed? jmo

 

[alexwood]

She was granted a $250K bond awhile ago, so she's been living her best life- I guess.
I am curious about the ring and will have to check it out.

moo

I think it may be a vestige of her marriage to Gary. Perhaps counseled by her attorney to wear it during the trial.

 

[alexwood]

When is a marriage is over, it's over. The fat lady has sung. Get a divorce. Don't murder anyone.

 

[alexwood]

Not much to report, boring testimony. Nothing substantial at this time. jmo


Day Four:

Scott Farris testified his mother allegedly had an affair with Ted.

He (SF) had camera focused on his neighbors property.

His neighbor allowed him (SF) to hunt on his/parents’ property.

He harvested 6 or 7 deer.

My note, regarding hunting: didn't know that is allowed? jmo

I liked Scott. I also liked his brother, Christopher. I do not believe that either one had anything to do with their father's murder. (Just my opinion.)

 

[arielilane]

DAY 4 WRAP: #BurnPileMurder Trial: Son Scott Farris on direct examination.
Scott found his father’s remains in the burn pit and called police.
#MelodyFarris accused of shooting her husband Gary & throwing him on a burn pile located on the family farm.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1844590422372282767