The Brief
- The Carrollwood woman accused of killing her sister in 2021 was found guilty by a jury on Wednesday.
- Debra Patton faces 25 years to life for shooting Karen Pais and burying her in the backyard.
- The jury deliberated for around an hour before finding her guilty.
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County woman found guilty of killing her sister in 2021 and burying her in the backyard of her Carrollwood home now faces 25 years to life in prison.
The loved ones of Karen Pais spent five years waiting for a trial and verdict as they watched Debra Patton slow-walk the legal process. On Wednesday, though, the jury deliberated for around an hour before returning with a guilty verdict.
What they’re saying:
“Thank goodness the jurors saw through and saw what we saw,” said Cathy Wyncoop, a lifelong friend of Pais. “I do feel like a huge weight has just been lifted.”…