Georgia v Melody Farris

Melody Farris was charged with killing and disposing of the body of her husband of 38 years, attorney Gary Farris in a burn pile on the couple's property in Cherokee County, Georgia. 

Case Details

Case #: 20CR0031-DC 

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Victim(s):

1. ​-Gary Wayne Farris

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Charge(s): ​

1. -malice murder

2. felony murder

3. aggravated assault

4. concealing
   the death of another

5. making a false statement

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Where:

• Cherokee County, Georgia

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When:

• Event Date: July 5, 2018

• Arrest Date: June 2019

• Trial Dates:  10/7/24-10/30/24 

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​​​Verdict: October 30, 2024

1. -Guilty on all counts

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Sentence: December 5, 2024

1. Life in prison, plus 5 years

2. possibility of parole after 30 years (unlikely due to her age)

​Notes:

​At sentencing, Melody Farris told the court that her son Scott was responsible for the death of Gary Farris. 

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