Did a son have his parents murdered so he could live a ritzy lifestyle? Hi sister says there’s no way he did it, this Saturday (May 15, 2021) an all-new CBS 48 Hours reports
The new 48 Hours episode “A Sister’s Fight For Her Brother” airs May 15 at 10PM ET/PT on CBS. You can watch previous episodes at CBS.com and on Paramount+.
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48 Hours: “A Sister’s Fight For Her Brother”
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After Scott and Janet Pettit were found dead in their Modesto, Calif., home in 2013, their son, Brandon, was accused of hiring a friend to kill them. Investigators maintained that he wanted his parents’ money to start a new life. His sister says her brother loved their parents and there’s no way he did it. She vows to fight for his freedom.
Correspondent Erin Moriarty and 48 HOURS investigate the death of the Pettits and the case against their son in “A Sister’s Fight for Her Brother”.
48 HOURS’ “A Sister’s Fight for Her Brother” is produced by Stephanie Slifer. Michelle Fanucci and Gayane Keshishyan Mendez are the development producers. Emma Steele and Addison Briley are the associate producers. Atticus Brady, Marlon Disla and George Baluzy are the editors. Lourdes Aguiar is the senior producer. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. Judy Tygard is the executive producer.