A Georgia teenager is facing serious legal consequences after allegedly shooting and killing two family members. Authorities have revealed unsettling details about the incident.
Authorities in Carroll County have charged 17-year-old Sarah Patrick as an adult in connection with the deaths of her mother, Kristin Brock, and her stepfather, James Brock. The couple was found dead in their home on Carrollton Tyus Road earlier this year, reportedly shot multiple times while Sarah’s 6-year-old sister was present in the house.
During a press conference, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Ashley Hulsey described the youngest child as “probably the saddest victim in all this,” noting that the little girl was the one who discovered the bodies and informed Sarah, who then called 911.
Deputies responding to the scene on February 20 found both James, 45, and Kristin, 41, deceased. “Sarah was in the home,” Ashley confirmed. She also added to reporters that the authorities have obtained a lot of evidence pertaining to the case.
The spokesperson also mentioned that James’ had a history of battling serious health challenges. According to family members, James had undergone multiple heart surgeries and may have been awaiting a transplant at the time of his death.
Ashley reflected on the tragedy, pointing out that despite the victim’s resilience through illness, his life was ultimately “cut short” by violence allegedly inflicted by someone within his own home. She added that neither parent would now be able to raise their children, including the youngest daughter left behind.
Currently, Sarah is facing two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault. Investigators have not ruled out the possibility that others may have assisted her after the killings.
Ashley acknowledged that the suspect did not initially disclose the full truth, remarking that it remained unclear what might have been going through the teenager’s mind.
In the weeks following the deaths, Sarah stood before family and friends at her parents’ funeral, delivering an emotional eulogy that has since drawn attention online. A video shared on Facebook captured Patrick visibly struggling to speak as she reflected on the loss of her mother and stepfather.
Introducing herself as Kristin’s daughter and James’ stepdaughter, Sarah told mourners she felt unprepared to say goodbye. She admitted she never imagined life without them and only realized how much she needed them after they were gone.
Sarah Patrick speaking during her parents’ funeral, from a video posted on July 9, 2025 | Source: Facebook/krysten.buckner
Addressing James directly, she thanked him for the life lessons he had given her and called him “the best bonus dad ever.” She expressed comfort in believing he was no longer in pain, though she lamented that his fight for life had ended too soon.
Speaking about her mother, Sarah described Kristin as a “beautiful, kind soul” who had taught her to remain strong and grateful despite life’s hardships. She shared a letter her mother had once written to James, saying its message brought her comfort. The letter included the line, “We can’t always choose the music that life plays for us, but we can choose how we dance to it.”
Sarah Patrick speaking during her parents’ funeral | Source: Facebook/krysten.buckner
Sarah told mourners she wanted to remember her parents for who they were rather than focus on how they died. She spoke of cherishing the time they shared and said her mother would always be her “star from up above.”
Toward the end of her speech, she thanked the relatives and friends who had supported her through what she called her “worst nightmare.” She named several individuals and expressed gratitude to her father and others who stood by her side. “Jamie and Mama would have thanked y’all too,” she said tearfully.
As of now, the murder case remains ongoing, and it was revealed that her biological father reportedly turned her over to law enforcement after learning of the active warrants for her arrest.
