Witness
4/23/202643 min
In 2001, Charles Forshee was charged with murdering Dillon Ferrar, a two-year old child in his care. Dillon’s four-year-old brother, Lucas, was a key witness at trial, and testified that he saw Forshee put a pillow on Dillon’s face. But the defense argued Lucas might have been responsible for his brother’s death. "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 6/20/2003. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Clips
Transcript preview
First 90 secondsTroy Roberts· Host0:00
From the trusted team behind 48 Hours, welcome to Case by Case, your weekly update on the biggest true crime stories unfolding right now.
Judy Tinsley· Guest0:08
Nick Riner remains in custody without bail.
Speaker 20:10
Luigi Mangione accused of stalking and gunning down United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Troy Roberts· Host0:16
From high-profile trials and stunning evidence, to major breaks in cold cases, we'll follow it all case by case. Follow and listen to 48 Hours: Case by Case wherever you get your podcasts.
Amanda Deberry· Guest0:29
[gentle music] [sighs] Dylan was just very, very sweet. Everybody adored him. He'd sit in your lap and cuddle, and that's the way that I wanna remember him.
Speaker 40:54
Amanda Deberry always dreamed of having a family. What is your favorite photo?
Amanda Deberry· Guest1:00
My favorite photo is this one, just because he looks so innocent. You know, just really the true face of innocence.
Speaker 41:07
Her baby boy, Dylan, and his big brother, Lucas, meant the world to her, and to each other.
Amanda Deberry· Guest1:13
When Dylan was born, I told Lucas, "You know, this is our baby," and Lucas enjoyed Dylan.
Speaker 41:21
But in her effort to give her boys a safe and loving home, Amanda wound up losing Dylan, and putting Lucas in the middle of a heartbreaking