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Lawyer for teen accused of killing parents says ‘rogue officers’ bringing unseen evidence to court
By Sam Sachs, Tom Jones at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
Sarah Grace Patrick, the woman accused of shooting and killing her mother and stepfather when she was 17, was back in court Monday.Channel 2’s Tom Jones was at the courthouse, where the public defender representing Patrick said “rogue officers” are gathering evidence outside of the normal process...
Key takeaway Channel 2’s Tom Jones was at the courthouse, where the public defender representing Patrick said “rogue officers” are gathering evidence outside of the normal process for the case and he needs more time to investigate.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The allegations of "rogue officers" bringing unseen evidence to court in the Sarah Grace Patrick case raise concerns about the integrity of the investigation and the potential for a fair trial. As the case heads towards a possible August 3 trial date, the defense's request for a delay to investigate these claims will be closely watched by the community. The fact that the public defender, Shawn Hoover, is relatively new to the case and has already identified significant problems with the evidence collection process suggests that the prosecution's case may not be as airtight as initially thought. The community will be waiting to see how the judge rules on the delay request and how the defense's allegations of improper evidence handling will impact the trial. With the defense claiming that key evidence has not been shared and the prosecution pushing back on these claims, the case is likely to be a closely watched and contentious trial in the Atlanta area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Sarah Grace Patrick, the woman accused of shooting and killing her mother and stepfather when she was 17, was back in court Monday.Channel 2’s Tom Jones was at the courthouse, where the public defender representing Patrick said “rogue officers” are gathering evidence outside of the normal process...
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