Hillsborough woman accused of killing sister, burying her in backyard stands trial in Tampa

The Brief

  • The trial began this week for a Hillsborough County woman who’s accused of killing her sister.
  • A jury heard the opening statements in the trial of Debra Patton.
  • Patton is accused of killing her sister, Karen Pais, in May 2021 and burying her in her backyard.

TAMPA, Fla. The trial for a Hillsborough County woman who’s accused of killing her sister and burying her in the backyard began this week.

Debra Patton, 72, was charged with second-degree murder after she was accused of killing her sister, Karen Pais and burying her in her backyard in May 2021.

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