In 1998, Melissa Wolfenbarger, the daughter of The Flint River Killer, vanished. Now her husband stands accused of her murder. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features Norma Patton’s full testimony from 8/15/2025 and 8/18/2025. Hear her firsthand account of her daughter’s disappearance and the role she played in the murders committed by her husband.

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She's charged as an adult with the cold-blooded murders of her mom and stepdad, but who is 17-year-old #SarahGracePatrick? In court today, her own family asked the judge to deny bond. The only supporters Patrick had were non-relatives.

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This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.

Donna Adelson suffered a loss in court one day before her jury selection began in her murder trial. Plus, Brad Bradley talks to Julie Grant about the years-long search for his missing sister, Amy.

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This episode of the Opening Statements Podcast is hosted by Julie Grant, produced by Eric Goldson, and edited by Autumn Sewell.

#NormaPatton, testified against her ex-son-in-law, #ChristopherWolfenbarger, and admitted she helped her husband, serial killer #CarlPatton, dispose of bodies. But Wolfenbarger, not Carl, is charged with killing the Pattons' daughter, Melissa.

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Cody Thomas breaks down Week 2 of the Nicholas Kassotis trial, from shocking testimony to Kassotis taking the stand — all leading to a dramatic verdict.

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As Melissa Wolfenbarger's mother testifies, the defense is focusing on her role in the Flint River Killer's murders. Plus, is a new video of Bryan Kohberger behind bars real or AI?

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#NormaPatton, wife of serial killer #CarlPatton, testified today. Her daughter, #MelissaWolfenbarger, was allegedly killed by her husband, #ChristopherWolfenbarger, who's on trial. Melissa's dad was the #FlintRiverKiller. We unpack it all.

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Christopher Wolfenbarger stands trial for murdering his wife, Melissa, but his defense points to her father: the Flint River Killer. Plus, why Bryan Kohberger is complaining about his life behind bars.

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This episode of the Opening Statements Podcast is hosted by Julie Grant, produced by Eric Goldson, and edited by Autumn Sewell.

#MelissaWolfenbarger's remains went unidentified until the #FlintRiverKiller's arrest. The serial killer turned out to be Melissa's dad. Decades later, her husband, #ChristopherWolfenbarger, was charged with her murder.
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Vinnie Politan Investigates serial killer, Danny Rolling and his crimes and whether he inspired Bryan Kohberger to commit the Idaho student murders.

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This episode of Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.