A judge in Carroll County, Georgia, has decided against granting bail for Sarah Grace Patrick, a teenager accused of the double homicide of her father and stepmother.
As reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, Judge Dustin W. Hightower declared that the circumstances of the case do not satisfy the legal criteria required to release the 17-year-old on bond.
Patrick faces charges for allegedly shooting and killing Kristen Brock, 41, and James Brock, 45. She is charged with two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault.
Since the initial denial of bond in August, there have been no new updates regarding the proceedings.
Meanwhile, Patrick’s grandparents and her father, DJ, have reportedly entered into agreements with a media production company, securing deals valued at around $100,000 for content related to the case post-trial, according to Court TV.
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As CrimeOnline previously reported, Patrick turned herself in at the Carroll County jail in July 2025, months after allegedly calling 911 to report the killings.
Patrick contacted emergency services on February 20, 2025, after her 6-year-old sister found the couple shot inside their residence in the 1500 block of Tyus Carrollton Road.
Police stated there were no signs of a break-in at the residence, but one of the doors had been left open.
On Tuesday, the prosecution argued that Patrick’s associates and some relatives have homes outside of Georgia, posing a flight risk if granted bond.
The Brock family also pushed for bond denial, claiming that Patrick’s purported violence “cannot be overstated” and that family members would likely fear for their safety.
Patrick’s maternal grandmother, LouAnn Bruce, who testified that she felt her granddaughter was innocent, claimed that her views had nothing to do with the production contract.
Both maternal grandparents testified that the money obtained from the media company would not go to Patrick or her younger sister.
The prosecution argued, however, that the media deal should be considered when determining if Patrick would be a flight risk.
“That brings a whole level again, of motivation — if you’re out, what’s gonna motivate you or that side to do things? Because the more that’s there, the more they have, the more potentially they get, that’s a risk too,” the judge said, according to Atlanta’s 11Alive News.
The defense argued that Patrick has no prior criminal record, no driver’s license, and doesn’t have the financial capability to flee. They also pointed out 21 letters written by those supporting her.
Patrick remains behind bars at the Carroll County jail. The trial is scheduled to begin in August.
Check back for updates.
[Feature Photo: Sarah Grace Patrick/Handout]
