Sarah Grace Patrick's Grandfather Discusses Double Murder Case Evidence

Bond Hearing and New Charges

• 📌 Sarah Grace Patrick, 17, faces eight charges, including two counts of malice murder, for allegedly killing her mother and stepfather.
• ⚖️ A judge denied bond, citing concerns she might flee or influence witnesses, particularly her 5-year-old half-sister.
• 📄 Prosecutors stated Patrick's case would be presented to a grand jury, leading to her indictment.

Grandfather's Defense and Doubts

• 💬 Dennis Nolan, Sarah Grace's grandfather, maintains her innocence and questions the prosecution's evidence, particularly the four-month delay in her arrest.
• 🔍 Nolan suggests law enforcement focused on Sarah Grace without adequately investigating other potential suspects or the victims' backgrounds.
• 🗣️ He believes the new charges are a formality and that the prosecution is trying to build a case with circumstantial evidence.

Alleged Evidence and Counterarguments

• 📱 Prosecutors claim Sarah Grace conducted internet searches on how to commit murder, which Nolan dismisses as insufficient.
• 🧪 Gunshot residue tests on Sarah Grace and her clothing reportedly came back negative, despite claims of residue found on a glove in her closet.
• 🚪 Nolan points to a broken lock on a back door to the victims' bedroom as evidence of forced entry, contradicting the initial police statement of no forced entry.

Victims' Past and Potential Motives

• ⚠️ Nolan alleges James and Kristen Brock were involved in illegal drug activity up until their deaths, a claim denied by the victims' family.
• 📜 Records show James had prior arrests for drug possession and theft, while Kristen had arrests for meth possession and cruelty to children, with one case still active at the time of her death.
• 💔 A temporary protective order was filed by James against Kristen in 2022 for domestic abuse, which was later withdrawn.

Alternative Schooling and Marijuana Use

• 🎓 Prosecutors questioned Sarah Grace's attendance at an alternative high school, which she attended after being expelled due to a drug incident.
• 🌿 Nolan states James and Kristen allowed Sarah Grace to smoke marijuana, and Sarah Grace questioned if marijuana was taken from the scene by the perpetrator.

Legal Proceedings and Future Trial

• 🤝 Nolan and Sarah Grace's father, DJ, did not provide character witness statements, believing outside perspectives would be more impactful for the judge.
• ⚖️ The judge set an arraignment date for September 22nd and a potential trial date for January 5th.
• 🤔 Nolan remains convinced of his granddaughter's innocence, stating he needs to see evidence that directly places the gun in her hand.