Overview

• Sarah Grace Patrick, 17, will be tried as an adult on two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault in the Feb. 20 deaths of Kristin, 41, and James Brock, 45.
• Judge Dustin Hightower ordered Patrick held without bond on Aug. 19 after an emotional hearing that weighed safety concerns and pretrial risks.
• Prosecutors say the case is supported by extensive physical and digital evidence, which county officials previously described as "mountains of evidence."
• The case was scheduled for grand-jury consideration later that day, with arraignment expected on Sept. 22 and a tentative trial start on Jan. 5, 2026.
• Court testimony highlighted a split between supporters—many from Patrick’s church—who urged release and victims’ relatives who warned of flight risk and possible witness tampering.