The Suspicious Death of Megan Parra | Full Episode

When a mother of two is found dead in her home, her father obtains death scene photos that help solve the case. "48 Hours" contributor David Begnaud reports. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.
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[@kellikonicki7930]

😊😊

[@user-ll1cz5hu5e]

He shot her before he went to Walmart. He cut her brake line. He had affair. This was all done on perpose.he low life who should be in prison for yrs he's coward Thank God for her loving dad who never gave up.still no justice here.

[@LeticiaSarabia-yb8dm]

What a Weird Freak running in the house like that and sliding in the blood. Yes it was on purpose. Police should Not have let anyone inside the house. What a Truly Horrible Man. 😠😠💔🖤🕊️🤔

[@user-qi3zz6rl1g]

😮😊😊

[@user-qi3zz6rl1g]

​@kell😅😮😅 16:29 😅ㅇㄷ😊ikonicki7930

[@mariamckenna70]

Every girl should have a father like this ❤

[@margaretwhittaker2291]

and Mother!

[@Aaa0483]

Yes indeed

[@GellaHumbug59]

And sister! “I’ve had a lot of people ask me: How could you look at those crime scene photos of your sister?! And I’d say… She’d have done it for me.”

[@SherelleHopkins-Duncombe]

Yesssss!!!

[@polynesia8733]

I feel regret in her dad's eyes...like he feels he should have more nosy about his daughter's marriage when she was alive.

[@pyxelated2468]

When the husband isn’t in the interviews at the the beginning of the episode, you know how this will end. What a family too!

[@spm4391]

Some episodes were interviewing spouses while they were in jail. So you can't really tell. Lol

[@nealkelly9757]

​@@spm4391It's still easy to tell

[@sunnydayz5103]

​@spm4391 exactly. Sometimes the husband's are interviewed in the beginning in normal attire but their feet are shackled.

[@msjadhav5192]

Yesss

[@denisenoles3159]

​@nealkelly9757 Agree. There is typically a bland backdrop and no wide shots when the guilty spouse is interviewed.

[@deftlefthand9964]

A family should never have to review the crime scene photos because lazy law enforcement won't. This is so sad and yet a beautiful story of familial love and commitment.

[@pro_americalee6756]

So sad, but the father and the sister's determination to find out the truth is amazing. The new investigative team is so respectable.

[@patriciawilhite7038]

Makes me wonder how many other “suicides” were actually homicides. RIP Megan

[@SICresinwrks]

Far more then admitted, we just had a guy that died supposedly by suicide but everyone knows it wasn't, not sure if the cops are really that dumb or just protecting someone.

[@jayr3635]

Well considering this one wasn't a homicide either

[@deevillarreal9475]

Way way to many, so many officers dodge paper work, and God forbid having to write a report. 🤦🏽 This was such a good ol boy sloppy job. Small town can't be bothered, she's already dead. And once you keep avoiding writing it up you forget details.

[@TripleG1221]

There are so many. If you haven't already heard about it, look up Ellen Greenberg. She was a school teacher from Philadelphia. Huge miscarriage of justice!

[@Always_Right00]

The answer is not many

[@yonikki]

My now-ex used to secretly tell my parents that I was very depressed, which was NOT true. It turned out he was repeatedly cheating on me while I was at work & taking care of our children. I was getting upset with catching him in lies, but I was NOT depressed. I literally believe he was planning on killing me when I was pregnant with our 4th. Apparently, he told his girlfriend (on the side) that he was going to poison me and baby because she didn't want to date a guy with children. He certainly didn't tell her about our previous 3. We went to court (restraining order) and she testified under oath. The judge wouldn't grant me a restraining order and called the threat "heresay." I moved back in with my parents and 4 children, went back to college, moved on with my life, and have been in a normal healthy relationship for the past 11 years. Whenever I watch these episodes, I thank God I'm still around to raise my children because if my ex had the opportunity, I believe he would have off'd me and set it up as a "self-inflicted event" too.

[@eneobande7433]

Wow, kudos to you for standing up for yourself and kids

[@donnaengel6413]

❤

[@sierramcclary2897]

I’m glad that everything worked out well for you.

[@ingodwetrustdellaware-inc8322]

OMG 😮 Quite story..

[@danielleiezzi1973]

Omg! I'm so sorry, Im glad your parents told you about this! That is crazy 😢

[@lisahinton9682]

The very moment it was revealed that Parra "slid" into the crime scene, I knew right then that he had done it. How is it the cops, already on-scene, didn't raise an eyebrow at such an obvious attempt at contamination of the crime scene? Shameful!

[@Lightnite12]

At first it didn't hit me bc I've slid in blood, but when Pops said later on that he did a full on baseball slide - that took the cake!

[@piushalg8175]

Oh boy, tis guy knew full well how to tamper with evidence.And this self proclaimed inexpeienced policeman was just not qualified to be a policeman.

[@Shyknit]

Sliding in the blood either to contaminate or in case he had some on him before he could say that's when he got it, pushing away the gun in case his prints were on it, how did he know to check her pockets for the picture? Red flag after red flag and then help from incompetent lazy detectives

[@trinitycharm8]

We all need a Dad like Megan's. My dad passed when I was 5y.o., but I'd like to believe that if he were here and something happened to me, he'd be my biggest advocate like Megan's Dad.

[@user-zr9nl2wl3o]

I lost my father when I was 7 so I understand what you mean.

[@trinitycharm8]

@@user-zr9nl2wl3o It's a club that we didn't sign up for. So hard not to "what if" sometimes. My so-called" godfather made this big deal at my dad's funeral about how he would step in and take care of me. He began molesting me within the month. My mom had mentally checked out. Thank God my grandmother figured it out and put a stop to it. She raised me from that point on. I love my Gran so much. She's my favorite person in the world.

[@funwithFred]

And didn't test the brakes?? Call the FBI on these guys, they're WAY out of line!!!!! Christopher Knight should be FIRED! He is a lazy pos.

[@whatsthebigfndeal]

The fbi is the most corrupt and incompetent alphabet agency in existence.

[@bbymks5]

And no testing of her hands to check for GSR?!!? He's the Fisher Price of police.

[@Lisa_X5]

@@bbymks5Fisher Price? Lol.

[@bbymks5]

@Lisa_X5 yes. Like Fisher Price My First Toolbox.

[@PrissyTxTomboy]

LOL @ "Fisher Price" (now I'm picturing my FP "Little People" house & my friend's FP barn & my little FP phone (all almost 45-50 years ago lol) @@bbymks5

[@Stiasteny]

What a strong family! I applaud their search for the truth, even though no one believed in them

[@Stiasteny]

Megan would be so proud of her family. Wow, they really gave her the justice she deserves! I hope my family and friends would do the same for me if something bad happens to me.

[@caroltenge5147]

After years of just living his life like nothing happened, he finally admitted his sins. The niche in hades is being carved for him, the searing hot coal stoked and ready... waiting.... waiting for his inglorious arrival..

[@fedup745]

18 months! Ugh!

[@maryamdahirukano656]

@@Stiasteny You are absolutely correct,They are warriors in God’s Eyes

[@leelunk8235]

STIASTENY+ PINAY

[@LockedNloadEED]

How a parent could break their child’s heart like that is beyond me. You can’t possibly love your children unconditionally, if taking their mother away forever sits okay with you. Sickening. My heart goes out to her boys and her family❤

[@trawlins396]

Exactly. What kind of man would deprive his two small children of their mother??? He's vile.

[@monav4062]

As a detective, you work all 'suicides' as a 'homicide' until you can prove that they were a 'suicide' following the evidence. That's how you're supposed to do it, but with these small towns, they don't have the experience of working homicides, so they'll call in the State. And the State has so many other cases that they're overwhelmed and they'll sometimes agree with the investigators at the small-town level of it having been a suicide just to close out the case. It happens every day in 'small-town' America all across the U.S. My uncle was murdered in a small town in the South and the coroner at least was smart enough to rule his death as 'undetermined' but it has now been 25 years and the local law enforcement 'unofficially' ruled it a 'suicide' and they've done nothing to solve his case. All of my family knows that it was his new wife who was behind his death, she worked for a local 'insurance' company at the time that handled 'Life Insurance' and she had taken out a large insurance policy on my uncle -- but because his death was ruled as 'undetermined' the wife would never be able to collect until his manner of death was ruled a suicide or an accident and that has never happened because the coroner refused to change my uncle's manner of death from 'undetermined' to a 'suicide' so the local police could close it out. At least the Coroner had common sense.

[@dreafar4137]

That fact that he got less than 2 years in jail is crazy!!

[@mwahha6965]

Yep

[@leelunk8235]

U S JUSTICE IS 😂

[@SewWhittle]

How is this possible when he murdered someone???

[@a.mie.533]

It is, indeed.

[@Baylee1018]

This happens a lot (not that it’s right) in the Justice system. The prosecutors knew they didn’t have an overwhelmingly easy case to prove without his confession so instead of running the risk of the accused getting found not guilty and getting no jail time. They make deals so at least the family can get the guilty verdict, happens all the time.

[@kevincosma7945]

The tenacity of this father is admirable. And what a brilliant idea to make "full custody" part of the deal. Well done!

[@fia8079]

Are you nuts !!!! Him getting life in prison would have given the family the kids anyway !!! Dumb deal !!!!!

[@kevincosma7945]

@@fia8079 apparently you didn't watch the entire show. You're in the minority on that opinion! 🤔😳

[@angelmac5380]

I don't think that was part of the deal. That was what was next.

[@debbyhutchinson6984]

I've watched several shows that the murderer retained parental rights including where the children lwill live. Yes it's wrong but it happens ​@@fia8079

[@aiku111]

@@kevincosma7945 They're in the minority because most people don't like to admit justice wasn't served and like happy endings. IF they had enough evidence, a life sentence would've been ideal and yes it would've given them the kids. The boys can reconnect with their dad after they turn 18 now, really think about that

[@Summerrainfalling]

Betsy: And I've had a lot of people ask me "how could you look at those crime scene photos of your sister?" And I'd say "she'd have done it for me." 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 This is how I feel about my sister too.

[@shawnaweesner3759]

Dustin said, “when she was shot, I was not there” (31:19) in the interview. Why wouldn’t Dustin have said, when she shot herself, I was not there?

[@TexasTornado66]

Yep! Guilty! And he tried by cutting her brakes too.

[@letmework6254]

Good catch!

[@brnoamik]

Dusty was rattled. That testimony should be stricken.

[@NicNac081909]

Dustin's karma will come to him and it will hit him 10x's worse than what he did. How any woman can stand by a man who killed his wife is beyond me. His current wife is a fool.

[@tracypolselli1464]

I’d love to know what her family thinks of him. I’d imagine she’ll be victim number two one day.

[@TNT-km2eg]

Again this delusional characters with their imaginary master . Weak and meek , waitin that some "superpower " solve their problems

[@helena3631]

These women are pick me

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

But the car accident with no braking? So he had blood splatter on his shorts and still went to Walmart with them on? She was going to leave him, but never told anyone or filed for divorce? The handwriting expert said it's most likely her writing. So she was going to leave her kids? Too many questions for me.

[@_sowhat_]

No such thing as karma, but we _all_ will face divine justice --|---

[@laurenjames2877]

I’m pretty sure the husband messed with her brakes before that car accident. That was the 1st attempt on her life 🤦‍♀️ what a sorry excuse for an investigation

[@patricknegro5071]

Yes the evidence is there. Negligence homicide.

[@Jkaye13]

Right.. she said the brakes weren't working, and then it was stated that they were never checked..? Especially when she ends up dead days later? That's a bit too much of a coincidence..

[@mikeypiros6647]

it is not as easy to do as you think....

[@chrissz1762]

Totally agree.

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

Brakes

[@Cajunbebe]

I’m Cajun and I know for a fact it’s the tight knit family values of us Cajun people that kept this father unrelenting on proving his beloved child was murdered. Her family never gave up because they knew in their hearts she would never have willingly left her babies or them by taking her own life. A beautiful life cut short by a monster. The fact that he will only serve less than 2 years is awful. My condolences to her boys and family!!

[@linamarie84]

Wow. That is something I never knew. I legitimately never knew a Cajun type people existed! That's awesome!

[@baronmeduse]

Because no one else from any other background would want to pursue the mysterious death of their child? Okay.

[@Creepcanroll]

I worked CSI for a police dept. Went to training at the FBI Academy. Some of the people in my class were from small southern departments. Most of them were ill-equipped to deal with these cases. Nothing personal, but most weren't paid well. They didn't have good equipment and the quality of people they hired weren't trained well. Their departments lacked funding. This story reminds me of them. Vegas has the money for these cases; a lot of small rural towns or parishes don't. The parents knew more than the cop who said "splatter" not 'spatter." That tells you a lot.

[@merrickmeyers]

No you didn’t bobby

[@Creepcanroll]

@merrickmeyers You're right bud...I made this all up. What a tool

[@amberspaulding]

Maybe there'll be a change now that unionization has begun. Maybe they'll be less slapdash with law enforcement. I spent time In NC. I would ask 'why is this like this?" Or 'what happened over there?' It seemed there always was a law against what I saw, but they let it all slide. No firebrands down there, and that was depressing.

[@marivipalomino6975]

A police officer that doesn’t know he has to take the gun of a presume suicide as evidence and have it analyzed is not just inexperienced, he is plain unfit for the job. He didn’t even interview the husband.

[@Jkaye13]

This!! ☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻🎯 The incompetence is unbelievable!

[@mugisharwehumbiza6409]

He is part of the crooked system. They still hired the fool.

[@outlawJosieFox]

Did you speak to the husband? Nah he ghosted us. Totally ridiculous!

[@sophiar6996]

I think there was some reason that cop botched that crime scene on purpose.

[@underratedunity1528]

I thought so too! Kept waiting to hear he was friends with him or something @@sophiar6996

[@projectkj7643]

Did you ever interview the husband? No, sir. Why not? We couldn't find him. Did you try to call him? Yes. No answer. WTF?!!

[@petroonajourney3503]

💯🎯

[@trawlins396]

That was the truth though. He wouldn't answer the phone. That's not the coroner's fault.

[@Ladybhive71]

​@@trawlins396 Yes That's truth he wouldn't answer.

[@mikko-of6cu]

@@trawlins396lol, if you could just get out of paying taxes by not answering your phone. "This guy hasn't paid his taxes in a decade. Why?" "Well, he never answered any phonecalls, so we just left it at that" Jesus

[@NoeletteMason-rn3wy]

Do they know how to drive over and knock on his door???🙄🫤

[@Dee-ur1hk]

The STRENGTH of these parents is incredible! I can't imagine losing a child and not getting answers. I am not sure how they make it through everyday. Incredible people searching and not giving up. Very touching.

[@AngelaAbner77]

I love how these good old boys came back to solve a case for their friend… would make a great true crime movie.

[@rhiannonmahoney1919]

Following him into the police station was amazing and the fact that the grandparents got full custody of their daughters sons absolutely incredible

[@fia8079]

Look up what the amazing family did after he was charged 😂😂😂😂😂 let him take a plea of 5 years and out after 18 months. FAMILY IS A JOKE

[@yvie9627]

He signed away his parental rights as part of the plea deal. If he was innocent and wanted to be in his kids lives, he would have fought to clear his name. Meghan will never come back and an extra 25 years would not change that. But him never being able to see those boys again is a WIN. They are protected from him and that sorry excuse of a step mother.

[@SaintsFan33]

@@yvie9627why is the stepmom a “sorry excuse” and maybe he took the deal because the kids asked him to. So they knew for sure that they would see their dad again!

[@enaitat]

@@fia8079 He was out after 18 months? That's disappointing. Still, I can see why the family would accept it. After so much time and the butchered investigation it would've been difficult to get a conviction. Plus, full custody of the kids is worth it. Who would want their grandsons/nephews being raised by murderer of your daughter?

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

@@yvie9627 Or maybe he took the deal because he feels guilty about the suicide as family/friends do in most cases. Why didn't the family hire a handwriting expert, case would have been done. Why did she tell two different stories to the parents of the car accident? He went to Walmart with fresh blood splatter on his shorts?

[@jamesplymire5342]

The husband comes sliding through the blood, moves the gun and goes straight for a picture in her POCKET? 😮 He was setting up his DNA and messing up evidence.

[@Jkaye13]

And why would a picture of the boys be in that pocket? Unless he put it there? He went right for it as if he knew it was there.. and having a picture of your boys in your pocket doesn't sound like someone who wants to commit suicide and leave those boys without a momma..

[@maryanne7161]

Also, she was wearing those hospital paper robes... Do they even have pockets??

[@chrissz1762]

​@@maryanne7161Some do.

[@03817]

How did he know beforehand, that he'd be let anywhere near her to plan all of that?

[@dianet2702]

​@@03817Stupid question . He was in 2 min after her parents Must be he was surveilling somehow 😉 And anyway ,till paramedics or police think of what to do next he could move in his own house the way he pleased. Like a terribly worried husband 🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@Avglearner91]

Her family loved her dearly. I’m so glad they got those boys. ⚜️ RIP Megan.

[@lisabee9243]

What a valiant family! My heart goes out to them. I am also a native of Louisiana and know the strength of its people. But this family rises way to the top! May God heal their suffering.

[@joyce132]

What a family! Damn I hope all of Detective Christopher Knight's previous cases are carefully reviewed again. Shameful!

[@aliwooz913]

Sad part is I see this all the time on videos. Due to sloppy police/detective work, cases go cold for decades. I mean some of them are so damn obvious

[@ronque23]

I wouldn’t trust him to investigate pee stains on a 3rd graders bed sheets.

[@mj2690]

@@ronque23😂

[@jebbo2320]

That’s very common with small town detectives 😢we need them to be trained more -I’m not condoning what he did I’m just saying I don’t think he really knew what to do-this case was bigger that his training level 😢it was sad all around and I’m sure it happens a lot 😢😢

[@aliwooz913]

@jebbo2320 I mean alot of it is common sense. So he said the gun only had 2 sets of prints but he never finger printed the gun. Idk something seemed off

[@nabaaalkhazraji7250]

Having such a strong family to fight for you is admirable Her father 🥺 my heart aches for him… Rest in peace Megan💜

[@deftones8717]

I concur! I really admire the father’s tenacity and unwavering commitment in getting justice for his daughter. The whole family is great. It’s so unfortunate how the police totally botched the investigation! And Dustin is a total scumbag.. it pisses me off so much that he basically only got a slap on the wrist, considering the severity of his crime… all thanks to the detective’s incompetence. This world is so messed up sometimes. 😔

[@Ceerads]

And her mother and sister. Don’t forget them. And they helped the father pursue the killer.

[@sassysue6472]

Even as a rookie cop he made egregious errors-there is absolutely no excuse for his lack of professionalism. An armchair detective would have known better. So glad her parents got custody of the boys.

[@sugarhilllo9914]

I believe both were in kahoots

[@paulmwaka1908]

This shows how much negligence is perpetuated by people in authority. They must held accountable to deter future mistakes.

[@mwahha6965]

It’s so scary that the family had to do all this work just to be taken seriously. That wasn’t their job. Seriously flawed law enforcement makes me think how many other times this might have happened

[@gib59er56]

Yes, very scary. This happens every day in our country, and most of the time you do not have a dedicated dad like Megan`s. Usually they are just so exhausted and devastated that it is just too much to handle.

[@hdon8190]

Makes you wonder how difficult or easy it was for Chris Knight to become a detective. He more than likely just didn't want to deal with looking into her death even after the family voiced some concerns

[@OsceolaNola7]

It’s your fault for blindly believing in a clearly imperfect system. It’s a man’s natural job protect his family, not the cops or justice system.

[@Grammichal]

@@OsceolaNola7 Then why are we supposed to pray for those in authority so we may lead peaceful lives? Men and women have responsibilities to protect their loved ones but we also live under a system of laws with the funding, authority and skills designated to law-enforcement and the judicial system. ✌🏽 Would you be sending your father or husband out to make a citizens arrest at traffic crashes? Why not?

[@KenzieWeidner]

Bro I fr know him his kid went to my school

[@minini5571]

Can’t imagine how frustrating this was for the family. Christopher Knight was absolutely despicable!

[@rexiioper6920]

and he's had a career in law enforcement all paid for by tax $s

[@jasminevilla4773]

The wife standing in front of him before he turns himself in is absolutely ridiculous lol. Like why is she defending a murderer?!

[@HighlySensitiveHealer]

You guys do such an amazing job with these videos. Thanks so much as I truly appreciate all your hard work

[@TennesseeRockMom]

Since 1988! Best crime show out there! The journalists are awesome. 20/20 is definitely 2nd place.

[@mrcapitalist2285]

48 hours does a great job telling a story and adding minimal music that's not annoying or distracting from trying to focus on the storyline ! Thank you !

[@corrinnedowns1180]

Dateline is much better

[@VioletJoy]

Plus, the opening music is the best out there for true crime.

[@LittleKikuyu]

I appreciate the interviews with the families and friends so much. Makes us get to know the people they lost and sympathise ❤️ also it restores my faith in humanity, in love and perseverance 🥰

[@baronmeduse]

@@VioletJoy It's horrid.

[@petrab.285]

"We didn't interview the husband because we couldn't find him and he didn't answer the phone!" 🤯

[@justanotherperson584]

So that ends that? Very fishy.

[@Jkaye13]

Dictionary definition of incompetent!! 🤪

[@trawlins396]

That's the truth though. Dustin wouldn't talk to them. That's not the coroner's fault.

[@HoPeZz_N_DrEaMzz]

​@@trawlins396that's not how it works... they Finland hunt down or confront people who do this lol smh

[@HoPeZz_N_DrEaMzz]

​@@Jkaye13I guess that's all it take just don't answer your phone and u cantget arrested??? Smh

[@mysmirandam.6618]

Just the fact that she was a teacher alone lets you know how selfless she was..in her eyes you can see great kindness angelic. 😢 what a horrible loss to the world

[@trawlins396]

Not all teachers are selfless. Not at all.

[@jhonesmith8642]

This is how you invent a case against someone, sll of the sudden every one is an expert

[@aembusiness]

Dustin legit says “when she was shot I was not there”…. He does NOT say “when she shot herself, I was not there”. HE DID IT ONE HUNDRED PERCENT SURE

[@jimwerther]

Statement analysis means nothing

[@valentinaauliana3684]

​@@jimwerther It means everything especially in an interrogation room.

[@jimwerther]

@@valentinaauliana3684 On rare occasions it may mean something. But there is a reason it is inadmissible as evidence.

[@valentinaauliana3684]

@@jimwerther Google: Forensic Statement Analysis is a tool that is highly effective in the detection of deception hidden in a person's written or spoken statement. Attendees will discover the techniques of critically examining the word choice, structure, and content of a person's statement to determine: Truth or Deception?

[@terredee]

@aembusiness Great point. I didn’t catch that. Thanks for your comment.

[@BRR949]

Just the fact that he attempted to cover his tracks and say he wasn't there, should have warranted an extensive sentence in itself.

[@donnacabot3550]

Wow. Investigators. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️. Just wow.

[@cherylchesnas]

Thank you 48 Hours for full episode ☺ Congratulations on reaching 1 Million subscribers! I always knew you would. 🎉

[@NewYorkGirlieGirl]

So disheartening how the authorities handled this case.

[@pickledpixie]

It is so worrying how those we trust in the police can be totally incompetent!!!

[@casewojo6186]

Arm yourself.

[@laurablassberg8559]

It’s scarey how ridiculous the cops acted in this case.!!!

[@pickledpixie]

@@laurablassberg8559 appalling, another Woman murdered and framed as being depressed and suicidal. He should of got life.

[@laurablassberg8559]

@@pickledpixie 💯

[@kreed3494]

@@casewojo6186yea that’ll stop your husband from shooting you and put him in jail after

[@RLU-wt8vi]

Having her death certificate changed from 'suicide' to 'homicide' was more important to the family, for the boys, than risking him possibly walking free. I don't know if I would have had the strength to settle for 5 years. Dustin Parra was sentenced on 3/9/2023. If, in fact, he is released after 18 months, (Oh, I hope not) he would be out by September of 2024.

[@blackbeautysupplystore6092]

She was loved in life and death. What an amazing family and the strength of her father to pursue justice for all those years is remarkable to watch.

[@lizacapeloto1270]

The pain when the father spoke about his daughter😢.

[@IwantAjanieDoll]

I know😥. It took me out.

[@UCONN_HUSKIES]

WOW, he tried to stage a suicide 😩 he is guilty, Dustin is guilty.

[@RideoutMr]

And only gets 18 months? & years probation? Disgusting.

[@rsplatt100]

A Father’s love for his daughter. Good job dad in not giving up. How awful for her son’s to think she committed suicide when their own father killed her.

[@TLCgoldendoodles]

Megan's father is very special to keep at this research for so long.

[@thecommunityreader697]

It’s a shame that Chris Knight botched the investigation so egregiously. If a proper investigation had been conducted, there may have been a chance for more decisive justice. Given how lacking the evidence was after the fact, I think this was the most realistic outcome.

[@HighFrequencyGuru]

It’s almost like he was in on it

[@angelinat6816]

@@HighFrequencyGuruprobably knew the husband…

[@HighFrequencyGuru]

@@angelinat6816 definitely

[@lilacmile]

The worst part is he thinks that what matters is he meant no harm, if he botched it it’s not because he meant to, and that’s supposed to make it ok somehow. Some people are so used to thinking the intent of some is more important than whatever effect they’re having on others they apply that ridiculous notion to everything.

[@HighFrequencyGuru]

@@lilacmile but he lied 🤥 to the family about the gun that’s worth jail time he like threw them off on purpose and now is gaslighting pretending he didn’t mean harm

[@Catherinzsl]

Poor woman. Great job by her family and their supporters to see more of the truth come out.

[@nicolecaramel2013]

That father definitely knew his daughter. The determination and tenacity of the father and sister that would not give up until justice was served, was phenomenal! I just hate the fact that he got a slap on the wrist, but the truth was revealed in the end!

[@diannenaworensky6698]

Thank you 48hours for putting this full episode on

[@ItsMeAmb3rly]

I admire this family so much! Fighting for a family member while grieving has to be so hard! Im praying for strength and peace and Justice for the victim and family!

[@ohhemmgeeitsjeeti]

Her dad’s persistence, dedication, loyalty, and endless love for his daughter……❤ she definitely got that charitable quality from him ❤. Such a soft spoken and beautiful family. Rest well Megan your boys are in loving hands ❤

[@andrewsimckes5748]

This husband shot his wife locked the door and left the house and they let this POS plead to a weak charge.What a joke This entire police force should be fired and they should pay the family Millions so they can start a foundation to help others who DO NOT HAVE A DAD LIKE STEVE.

[@jessgowithit5536]

My Dad past away in 2020 and I can see my mom and dad doing this same thing if something happened to me.

[@linahroncova]

What a wonderful father Megan was privileged to have, may she rest in peace 😢❤

[@tankthearc9875]

he just cant acccept she did it , many families look to blame someone else

[@lincolnsgirl8831]

Love the strength, determination and FAITH of this family and the dedication of the retirees and those who supported them.

[@stephaniewood1547]

Amen to that!

[@LS-tw1ng]

This man is the father and husband every man should strive to be! God bless this family.

[@trawlins396]

WHICH man??

[@LS-tw1ng]

The victims father. 🤦‍♀️

[@annatheinnotz4901]

Dustin effectively traded his kids for his freedom. Says a lot about his character.

[@foodvibestestkitchen9386]

I am shocked that Dustin’s current wife is so protect and supportive to a murderer, well done to her family for fighting for justice!! Dustin is an awful person for taking away the mother of his children from them!!

[@monicameza9465]

Probably because she’s the reason she’s dead.

[@Lisa_X5]

She needs to be careful bc she might be Dustin’s next victim.

[@SaintsFan33]

@@monicameza9465she was not the woman he had an affair with

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

Gross human finds another gross human. She's disgusting for standing by him. Pray for the kids...

[@Lisa_X5]

@@XFonti-ik3qlyou’re funny, were you trying to be funny?

[@TheCardSwap]

This family is amazing. Her mom gave me chills "get those boys"

[@annrodriguez2891]

So true❤

[@PinkGrammarGirl]

I'm still always shocked at how many people can terminate someone's life then just waltz about the world like nothing. How many have I passed in a store? It's haunting.

[@Bumblebee2081]

What a father , who was determined and persistent. Amazing parents!

[@SICresinwrks]

Imagine having such an amazing family!

[@terredee]

Yes, I thought so too when I saw the lovely photo of the two sisters, and the interview with the Father,Mother,and other sister at the table. I hoped for but never had a sister, and I know they can turn out bad too. But one of my brothers shot me in the back when he was six and I was seven. Fortunately he did it with his BB gun and I had on a thick winter coat, so no damage beyond a little hole in the back of the coat that didn’t go all the way through. But that along with other bad behavior made it so I never trusted him. And when he died a couple years ago, I wasn’t sad.

[@EmpressNatiLocs]

Nothing like a parents love. ❤️🙏🏿 Kudos to them for NEVER giving up even when the odds were stacked against them. Kudos to the other professionals who listened and helped as well. May God be with all of those affected ☹️

[@adiakiyes6354]

The journalist narrating is impeccable it all adds up why many netizens loves this show.

[@Jupiter_Spy]

Dustin's new wife standing by him thinkin' he hasn't cheated on her too is dumb af lmao

[@koisneurotypical]

There must have been a connection between Chris Knight and the husband. As another commentator said ‘he so egregiously botched the investigation.’ Was it purely out of laziness, or basically not wanting to create more work for himself? Also, the Attorney Investigator’s brother, the one who passed from COVID, would be so proud of his brother.

[@trawlins396]

There was no connection. Chris Knight was just new and inexperienced.

[@trawlins396]

That was so sad when they said David passed😢

[@jab414]

Such a tragic story! God bless Megan's family for their strength and determination to get justice.

[@isabelvilleneuve7239]

I was waiting for this!

[@dtetreau3068]

This family, especially her father and her mother, are the absolute gold standard of persistence, love and determination.

[@ruii18]

That’s a slap on the wrist for taking a human life 😢 I’m so sorry to her family and her sons.

[@maryanne7161]

I was looking for this comment!

[@chrissz1762]

Yeah, his sentence was a joke.

[@trawlins396]

​@@chrissz1762thx to "Detective " Knight!!

[@trawlins396]

It's complete bs that he was allowed to take only a negligent homicide plea!! 😠

[@janeenclark8728]

He said till death do we part. So Sad. ❤ her Family.

[@vickiefrisbie1000]

“I was a new investigator. I was overwhelmed”. Then hand the case over to a neighboring department or ask state to step in. Even I could see the barrel was pristine from the pictures. That note? Yeah she probably wrote that at a completely different time. I leave notes all the time. Her brakes? He probably jacked with them and when that didn’t work he shot her. Calling to tell her mom she was taking a bath while you ran to get a prescription. Obviously she was already dead. Or he thought she was. I am glad that they found peace and got the boys. But God I wish that pos was locked up for life. New wife. Watch your back. Dad and family of the year.

[@Jkaye13]

I think he told Megan's mom that she was taking a bath so that she wouldn't come over, thinking Megan would be in the bathtub.. he knew that Megan wasn't in the tub, as he had already shot her and was waiting for Megan to die. Such a pos!

[@RLU-wt8vi]

How that officer could sit there, with a straight face, and say that. What he means is, "I was lazy, I did not have good investigative skills, and too embarrassed to ask for help." Overwhelmed? Just how many murders were you handling at the time?

[@meno4054]

This dad is how all dads should aspire to be.

[@missmee7210]

What an incredibly strong family. It's amazing how far the love for your child can take you. Steve is such a wonderful daddy. I'm so glad the boys are where they belong. ❤

[@jblaquestar2399]

It's really pitiful that everyday citizens do better investigations than the people paid to do so. I wonder if it was one of their loved ones would they allow such negligence Hell To Da NOOO!!!!!!

[@trawlins396]

Christopher Knight should've been demoted.

[@rexiioper6920]

lol 'respect the police' they say

[@feelingbetternaturally1099]

This is one of the best True Crime videos I have watched, and I watch a lot. There were so many good people dealing with great incompetence and evil. An astounding story well told. Thank you.

[@terredee]

Yes, I agree. 48 Hours is one of my favorite TC channels. Not only for their handling of complex stories like this one, but for the graphics before, after, and between segments. Really well done.

[@Ladybhive71]

This was one of the best! Those guy stepped in and help the family. So glad they got justice for this evil.

[@aiku111]

It's one of the most upsetting to me. 18 months is insane. They'll meet at the grocery store. Her family put him away for even that long. Total failure of that state's justice system. What's the point of having a CJ career if the victim's family with their own assistance can solve the crime

[@lakshiniwijegoonewardane5097]

Truly an inspiring story. I’m so sorry for what this family went through… but applaud them for their strength and unity. ❤

[@betequeue6233]

18 months in prison and 5 years on parole for killing your wife?

[@saracaruso5148]

My father killed my mother n he only did 19 mths n that's only because that's how long it took to go court ,n he hit her in the head with an axe n put her in basement for 3 days n the I think the system sucks, he did it because she was leaving him n them idiots give this guy gun back so he can shoot someone else

[@Findpepperbridge]

The problem is that the investigation at the beginning was so terrible that it’s almost impossible to prosecute. Even if he did do it, you can’t prove it now

[@sierramcclary2897]

Exactly

[@tankthearc9875]

it wasnt so terrible the fathers friends are reaching it was a clear suicide from the beginning . there was no fight , the father just couldnt accept it

[@foxywhitetip7387]

Yep and zero reprecussions to the lazy incompetent man who ruined it still on payroll

[@ShanaKendle]

The amount of strength, love, and determination for Megan's justice.... Bittersweet. Much respect for the family and all who never gave up. I hope solace has been found.

[@maryannanderson2213]

It seems to me that this is truly a case where a deal was made with the devil and five years was a HUGE gift. That being the case, I think he should at least have to serve out the five years and not get paroled after less than a third of that time. That is an insult to her family.

[@kiwichick6957]

A well told story. You didn’t repeat the story over and over to drag it out like many 48 hr documentaries. The interviewer also didn’t make it all about him like other 48 hr docs.

[@Bunnygreen25]

The father is so broken He makes me wanna cry

[@Joyful-gu5bj]

Very true, he loved her so much. Unconditional ❤. May her soul rest in peace.

[@pinsquare911]

How many murders presented as suicides and accepted by families as such.

[@jablesbee1816]

This was a great episode!!! The story the twists.. rip

[@ashleythompson1918]

Thanks you for sharing a other wonderful story

[@marygoff3332]

WAY TO GO! They got custody! I have the chills...

[@mamapsims]

This was so heartbreaking😓 I'm glad they were able to clear her of suicide, for the family and for those babies.

[@MrTruckerf]

Boy did he ever get a sweet deal. He got away with it for many years and when he did finally get caught, he got a year and a half plus three and a half probation? Incredible.

[@colink.4868]

The dad knew his daughter down to her penmanship. That hit 😞💔 God bless🙏🏻

[@theresa1305]

God bless the family of this young mother who persisted in finding the truth. Her family never gave up with finding truth for her two young sons.

[@gussygatlin3093]

Whoever let the rookie run the show was WRONG...!!!!! At least the truth came out & the kids are safe. 😢❤

[@trawlins396]

Detective Knight should've been demoted based on his lazy work.

[@issat9430]

What a family . I am so moved by this being a survivor of domestic violence. I could only pray my family would fight so hard for justice for Myself . I had some horrific years where I truly was afraid for my life . I got out . I just am so moved by the love of her father . By the love of this precious family . Sadly they did not truly get the justice they deserve but they know the truth and so does everyone else . And most importantly they have those children and I pray it stays that way . This was a very special episode for me . I just love this family . May she Rest In Peace with Jesus . God Bless her family ❤