48 Hours The Last Bet
Oct 8, 2025
Brett Parker, a former sports bookie and medical sales rep, shares his harrowing story after being convicted for the murders of his wife and a family friend. He recounts the chaotic night of the alleged shooting, claiming self-defense against a robbery gone wrong. Autopsy findings and forensic evidence raise doubts about his account, hinting at premeditation. Parker's financial troubles and a gambling addiction paint a complex picture, as the legal battle unfolds. In a shocking verdict, he faces life in prison, leaving questions about justice in its wake.
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911 Call And Chaotic Crime Scene
- On April 13, 2012 Brett called 911 claiming his friend Brian Kapnerhurst shot his wife and that he shot Brian in self-defense.
- Deputies found both Tammy Parker and Brian Kapnerhurst dead at the Parker home, and Brett was initially released after giving a statement.
Family Bookie Business
- Brett Parker learned the illegal bookie trade from his father Jack and ran a thriving local sports-betting operation.
- They were known as honest bookies who always paid up and largely avoided police scrutiny for years.
Autopsy Undermines Self-Defense Claim
- Autopsy by Dr. Bradley Marcus revealed a severe arm injury on Kapnerhurst that made holding a gun unlikely.
- That forensic finding challenged Parker's self-defense story and shifted suspicion onto him.