CBS’s “48 Hours” takes us to Medford, Oregon, this Saturday, examining a case that begins with a missing father and daughter and spirals into a chilling tale of teen romance and shocking violence. Correspondent Natalie Morales reports on the disappearance of Aaron Friar and his teenage daughter, Ellie, a case that quickly turns from a missing persons investigation into something far more sinister.
When police arrive at the Friar home, they find a horrific scene, immediately shifting the focus from finding Aaron and Ellie to uncovering the truth behind their disappearance. The episode, titled “First Love, Then Murder,” hints at the dark turn the investigation takes, suggesting that Ellie’s romantic life may hold a key to the mystery.
Further complicating the story is the presence of Sierra Friar, Aaron’s 11-year-old daughter and Ellie’s younger sister. Sierra, speaking publicly for the first time, provides a crucial eyewitness account of the events leading up to her father and sister’s disappearance. Her testimony becomes a pivotal piece of the puzzle for investigators.
Through interviews with family members, including Maggie Friar, Aaron’s ex-wife and Ellie’s mother, “48 Hours” gives viewers a raw look at the emotional toll this ordeal takes. Maggie’s words convey the agonizing uncertainty and grief as she comes to terms with the unthinkable.
With a web of potential suspects and a forbidden romance at the heart of the investigation, “First Love, Then Murder” takes a look inside a case that shook a small Oregon town. The episode airs Saturday, April 19th at 10:00 PM ET/PT on CBS.
