A Georgia teen accused of killing her mom and stepfather thanked her supporters in newly revealed texts as her family begs friends to be character witnesses at her upcoming trial.
Sarah Grace Patrick, 17, allegedly murdered her mom Kristin Brock and stepfather James Brock in February.
As she prepares for trial, family friend Carrie Jenson shared screenshots of texts Patrick has sent her from behind bars, in which she expressed her gratitude to those who have stood by her.
‘okay well if i could say anything id say im beyond greatful for the support and prayers and for yall giving me a voice, it means more than anyone could imagine (sic),’ she wrote.
In another text, first reported by the US Sun, she wrote: ‘yes maam and it was good news yesterday i love yall and im so beyond proud of you and miss you guys so dang much.’
It comes as her father Doniel Patrick has been backing his daughter since she was charged with murder in July, and has been appealing for friends and family to serve as character witnesses at her trial.
In an appeal to Facebook ahead of her next hearing on Tuesday, he wrote: ‘We need people that know Sarah to write character witness notes and statements about her.
‘If you would like to do this please I’m begging you write a letter as soon as you can, let me know and I will send it over.’
Sarah Grace Patrick, 17, a Georgia teen accused of killing her mom and stepfather, thanked her supporters in newly revealed texts from behind bars
Patrick allegedly murdered her mom Kristin and stepfather James Brock in February
Doniel revealed on August 11 that his daughter endured a painful ordeal when prison staff hauled her into court in chains despite her not having a hearing that day.
He wrote: ‘I spoke to Sarah today. Today was a hard day for her. She woke up to them, taking her out of her room and taking her to court that she did not even have.
‘She told them that she did not have court today and they still took her. They shackled her up ankles and her wrist.
‘Took her to the court and made her sit in a tiny cell all day long with the cuffs so now her wrist and her ankles are hurting really bad but she made it through it. She just didn’t understand what was going on.
‘I think there has to be a better process for things like this. It just doesn’t make sense on a good note. She got to receive her canteen today so she got a lot of the goodies that she likes.
‘She’s eating well. Or at least as well as she can. She is so happy to have all of you supporting her. Thank all of you. Just thought I would fill you in on her day. Hope everybody is having a good day.’
The father’s support follows bombshell court documents previously revealed by Daily Mail which showed that Patrick was at the center of a bitter custody battle in which Doniel accused her alleged victims of abusing drugs and being ‘unsafe’ to care for her during her childhood.
Sarah’s father, Doniel Patrick (pictured), has stood by her since her arrest, and revealed on August 11 that his daughter endured a painful ordeal when prison staff hauled her into court in chains despite her not having a hearing that day
After Sarah allegedly murdered her mom and stepdad, she posted tributes, tearful selfies and even pleas for justice on TikTok, all of which were dug up by internet sleuths after it was revealed she may have been involved in their deaths
Ever since the teen turned herself in on July 8, there has been rampant speculation about what drove an angel-faced teen to allegedly kill her mother and stepfather.
Authorities have not yet revealed a motive, but the late couple’s loved ones have hit out at ‘victim-blaming’ and denied their pasts had anything to do with their murders at their home in Carrollton, 45 miles west of Atlanta, on February 20.
But court documents seen by DailyMail.com provide an insight into the accused teen’s often chaotic childhood, which appears to have been blighted by her mom and stepfather’s alleged drug use.
In 2018, Doniel filed for divorce from his wife, Kristin Nolan Patrick, after a 10-year marriage during which they had Sarah Grace and her younger brother, Donnie, 12, while living in Acworth, Georgia.
In court papers, Doniel, 43, demanded joint legal custody of the kids with ‘primary physical custody of the parties’ minor child’ and that any visits between his estranged wife and the children be supervised until she could prove she was clean and sober.
Under their July 2018 divorce order, the pair agreed on joint legal custody of the children, with primary physical custody given to the mother, and the father seeing them on alternate weekends and holidays.
The exes also agreed they would not ‘abuse’ alcohol or drugs when they were looking after the kids.
In their 2018 divorce agreement, Doniel and Kristin both agreed to 50/50 custody of the kids; under the agreement they would not ‘abuse’ alcohol or drugs. But in 2019, the father would file an emergency application for custody, claiming she and James were using Methamphetamines around the kids (PICTURED: Doniel at Sarah’s high school graduation)
The couple was killed in their home in Carrollton, 45 miles west of Atlanta in February
But in November 2019, Doniel filed an emergency application for custody of the children, who lived with Kristin and her partner Brock – both of whom were allegedly killed by Sarah.
In an explosive legal motion, Doniel said the kids were exposed to drug use – mainly Methamphetamines and marijuana – by Kristin and James.
It added: ‘The mother has unrehabilitated substance abuse issues and both she and her boyfriend fail to adequately provide a suitable drug-free environment for minor children.’
Doniel went on to cite eye-popping claims by Sarah Grace, then just 11 years old, who told cops about the drugs in the home and the ‘unsafe living conditions’ due to her mom allowing her friends to come over when they were on meth.
Doniel added: ‘As a result of the mother’s drug usage and the mother’s boyfriend discipling the minor son with a belt that left a visible injury, the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) got involved.
‘The Defendant moved from Cobb County to Carroll County and failed to notify (DFCS) and attempted to avoid being investigated further.’
He said a series of recent events raised ‘concern’ for the kids’ safety and accused Kristin of ‘spiraling’ behaviors, which made it ‘extremely unsafe for her to have the children in any unsupervised manner.’
Sarah Grace is said to have told her teacher about ‘her fears of going back to her mother’s house and being exposed to the drugs’.
When it was uncovered that Sarah was allegedly behind the gruesome double homicide, the internet swirled with speculation around her mental health. But her maternal grandfather, Dennis Nolan (left), said that wasn’t anything they knew about
After the tumultuous abuse allegations in 2022, the couple appeared to be on the mend, with them getting married at Dennis’ sprawling home near Rome on December 12, 2023 (pictured)
‘The minor daughter is able to express whether her mother hides the illegal drugs in the house, what the drugs look like in the packaging and the foul odor of the methamphetamines,’ the motion added.
James was said to be ‘currently on Felony probation for Possession of Methamphetamines’.
Cobb County Superior Court documents show that in August 2017, James Matthew Brock was sentenced to two years’ probation for possession of meth.
But court papers reveal James violated his probation by committing theft by shoplifting and receiving stolen property, possession of marijuana and obstruction of an officer between February and April 2018.
He was sentenced to three years, with the first two months served in confinement and the remainder on probation.
As a twice-convicted felon sentenced to more than a year in jail, James was banned from buying or owning a firearm.
Amid speculation that James had a gun in the home, his niece Krysten Dowda clarified that she was not aware he owned a gun.
In October 2020, it was agreed that Sarah Grace would live with her father during the week and her mother could visit her on set weekends.
Doniel and Kristin’s relationship appears to have improved dramatically in recent years.
Last year, he posted a photograph of a teenage Sarah Grace on Facebook with the caption: ‘So proud of her, Kristin Brock we made one beautiful girl.’
Asked about his daughter’s drug use, Kristin’s father Dennis Nolan told the Mail: ‘About 10 years ago she had a drug problem, but [recently] she was very clean, and she was involved with the church and so happy. She felt born again and very saved.’
By August 2022, it appears Kristin had relapsed on prescription medication, with Sarah’s (mugshot pictured) stepdad filing a protection order, claiming he feared for his life and their six-year-old daughter’s – accusing her of trying to run him over while he was in a barn
He denied claims by cops that Sarah Grace lived with different relatives, insisting she always lived with the Brocks, with some weekends at her father’s, per the divorce deal.
But in August 2022, it appears things between the deceased couple took a turn, with James petitioning for a temporary protection order against Kristin, claiming he feared for his safety and that of their little girl, Jaley, now aged six.
James said of Kristin: ‘Respondent tried to run over the petitioner while he was inside the barn, with the minor child in the backseat of the vehicle.
‘The other minor child witnessed the whole incident. Respondent is abusing prescription medication.’
Patrick remains behind bars and will next appear in court on August 19 for her bond hearing.
The teen has been charged with two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault. She has not yet entered a plea.
