48 Hours Introducing Blood Is Thicker: The Farris Wheel
Mar 18, 2026
A missing patriarch and the discovery of human remains spark a tense homicide probe. Family secrets, money disputes, infidelity, and jealousy bubble to the surface. Accusations swirl as relatives blame each other and dark motives emerge.
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Family Finds Patriarch's Remains On Farm
- Scott Ferris discovered his missing father after calling 911 and searching the family farm with relatives.
- They found human remains and a bullet lodged in a rib, turning a missing person case into a homicide investigation.
Wealth And Secrets Fueled Family Tension
- The Ferris family's outwardly idyllic farm hid deep dysfunction tied to money, infidelity, and jealousy.
- Peter Van Sant highlights secrets like a multi-million dollar dispute and accusations of affairs that made every family member a suspect.
Accusations Circulate Amid Murder Investigation
- Accusations and paranoia circulated within the family, including fears of poisoning and plotting to inherit the estate.
- A son speculated his mother might be targeted to gain everything, while another firmly denied involvement in the death.