Monday morning in Carroll County Superior Court, Sarah Grace Patrick, the woman accused of killing her mother and stepfather last year, was back before a judge for a brief pretrial hearing as her attorney asked for a continuance. The quick session zeroed in on scheduling and trial readiness rather than new evidence, and a short clip of the exchange has already made the rounds on local news sites. The request marks the latest scheduling snag in a case that has already seen multiple delays.
Raw courtroom footage posted by a local TV outlet shows Patrick seated beside her lawyer while attorneys argue over timing and unfinished pretrial work. FOX 5 Atlanta reported that the defense formally asked the court to push the trial back. The station's video captures the back-and-forth over logistics but does not show an immediate ruling from the bench. Court officials had billed the hearing as a status check rather than a full evidentiary showdown.
The charges trace back to Feb. 20, 2025, when authorities say they found Kristin Brock and James Brock shot inside their Carroll County home after Patrick called 911 and later turned herself in. WSB has reported that Patrick faces counts including murder and aggravated assault and that judges have twice denied bond as the case inches toward trial. Prosecutors have told the court they have substantial evidence, while family members have publicly pushed back on that narrative.
Why lawyers asked for a delay
Court filings compiled by The Georgia Gazette show that Patrick recently changed attorneys, and the new defense team has filed notices that collide with the July calendar call, creating scheduling headaches. Those same docket entries also reflect earlier requests tied to a pending forensic neuropsychological evaluation that had already nudged the trial calendar down the road. Defense lawyers told the court they need more time to finish pretrial work, while prosecutors have pushed back on any additional delay and argued the case should stay on its current track.
What’s next
Public court records and prior reporting list a calendar call and readiness conference in mid-July, with a jury trial currently set to begin Aug. 3, 2026, though attorneys on both sides acknowledge that either date could still move. FOX 5 Atlanta has followed earlier continuances and the judge's efforts to keep the long-running case from bogging down. Any official changes to the schedule will have to come from the court at upcoming status hearings.
Legal status
Patrick remains in custody, facing an indictment that includes murder and aggravated assault counts, according to court records and local reporting. Judges have cited concerns about flight risk and witness safety in twice rejecting her bond requests, WSB reported. Both prosecution and defense say they are preparing for a high-stakes jury trial if the case proceeds on the current schedule.
