Peter Van Sant

That was more than 24 hours before Melody and her children would go searching for Gary on the property and discover his charred remains.

Melody said she didn't trust him.

The two had been feuding for at least a year.

Melody would go on to share disparaging details about more of her children that day.

I do not need to know.

And with that, the phone call ended.

And that's the worst part of it is, I raised him.

Tensions were high.

Midway through her marathon interview with detectives, Melody casually alluded to a parent's worst fear.

It sure sounded like Melody had implicated herself in the murder of her husband.

Detective Daniel Hayes told me he had a theory.

Detectives felt they were getting closer to an arrest, but they would need Rusty on their side to seal the deal.

I'm Peter Van Sant.

From 48 Hours, this is Blood is Thicker, The Ferris Wheel.

Episode 2, Relative Danger.

Maybe.

Guys.

I'm Peter Van Sant.

From 48 Hours, this is Blood is Thicker, The Ferris Wheel.

Episode 4, The Reluctant Witness.