Tuesday, July 8, 2025–4:35 p.m.
-Staff reports-
An arrest has been made in the murder of a couple in Carrollton that occurred in February, and the suspect is the woman’s 17-year-old daughter.
According to a news release from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office:
On the morning of February 20, 2025, deputies with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tragic scene at 1531 Carrollton Tyus Road, where they discovered the bodies of James Brock, 45, and Kristin Brock, 41, both deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
From the very moment the 911 call was received, a relentless investigation began, one that would span months, consume thousands of hours, and require the full weight of local and federal law enforcement partnerships.
Today, we can confirm that an arrest has been made in this case. Kristin Brock’s 17-year-old daughter, Sarah Grace Patrick, has been taken into custody and charged with two counts of Murder and two counts of Aggravated Assault in connection with the deaths of her mother and stepfather.
While the case has not remained in the public spotlight in recent months, this investigation has never gone silent. Led by Lead Investigator TJ Repetto, our team has pursued every lead, sifted through mountains of physical and digital evidence, conducted countless interviews, and collaborated with agencies such as the FBI, the GBI Crime Lab, and private forensic laboratories. In a world where television portrays crimes being solved in under an hour, the truth is much more complex. Real justice takes time, time to ensure that no detail is overlooked, no stone unturned.
Sheriff Terry Langley, alongside Captain Guy Pope and Lieutenant Jackson Lawrence, has remained fully committed to ensuring that justice is served in this heartbreaking case. Their leadership, combined with the tireless dedication of our investigators, has brought us to this point.
We know the public has been eager for answers, and we want to be clear… so have we. But bringing forth the truth responsibly and thoroughly is our highest obligation. We are proud of the unwavering commitment shown by every member of this agency, and we stand behind the process that has led us to this arrest.
Our prayers remain with the families of James and Kristin Brock, and especially with their young daughter who was at home during this horrific crime. We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the community that rallied for justice and never gave up hope.
This case remains an active and ongoing investigation, and additional arrests are possible as new evidence comes to light. Anyone with information is still encouraged to come forward.