Melissa Wolfenbarger: Jury Selection Begins for Georgia Man Accused of Beheading Wife
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The sister of a slain Georgia woman testified Thursday that her father, known as the “Flint River Killer,” had nothing to do with her murder.

Christopher Wolfenbarger is undergoing a trial in Atlanta, accused of murdering his wife, Melissa Wolfenbarger, who was a 21-year-old mother of two. He is facing charges of murder and felony murder.

According to details shared by CrimeOnline previously, Melissa disappeared in December 1998. At the time, she was reportedly living with the defendant in Georgia, even though they were separated due to allegations of domestic abuse.

In 1999, Melissa’s dismembered remains were found behind and around the defendant’s former workplace in Atlanta.

The remains were officially identified in 2003 and Christopher was indicted last year.

On Thursday, Melissa’s sister, Tina Patton, testified, speaking warmly of their father, Carl Patton, and asserted his innocence concerning Melissa’s death.

Carl Patton was previously cleared as a suspect.

“There was no way it had anything to do with my dad,” Patton testified. “Actually, I took offense to it.”

During the cross-examination, the defense interrogated Patton about an incident involving the defendant, where he allegedly boasted about knowing how to conceal a body.

“All of a sudden, Chris pops off with, ‘I know how to get rid of a body if I need to,’” Patton testified.

The defense countered by questioning the defendant’s time spent working as a roofer with Carl Patton.

Defense: “Didn’t you just tell us that Christopher used to work and spend the day on the roof with your father?” 

Patton: “And?”

Defense: “And your father was convicted of murders he committed back in the 1970s?”

Patton: “So? My dad never said anything like that.”

Defense: “How do you know? Were you on the roof with Chris?”

Patton: “My dad would never say anything like that.”

Wolfenbarger has pleaded not guilty.

The trial continues. Check back for updates.

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