Murder of 15-Year-Old Ellie Friar Explored in New Documentary

The murder of Aaron Friar is explored in detail, highlighting how his daughter Ellie Friar and her boyfriend Gavin MacFarlane became the central figures in the investigation after Aaron's disappearance in 2017. Police discovered blood at the crime scene and, following leads, found Ellie with MacFarlane and another individual named Russell Jones. Authorities suspected Ellie was the mastermind, supported by handwritten murder plots found in MacFarlane's home and video evidence of Russell taunting police during interrogation. The case involved significant family trauma, including Aaron's prohibition of MacFarlane from seeing Ellie and the subsequent emergency call made by Aaron’s ex-wife. The investigation was led by the Major Assault and Death Investigation Unit, piecing together evidence from the crime scene and witness testimony. This case is the focus of a CBS News special and accompanying discussion that examine the motivations and planning behind the crime.