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Patrick Barnett Charged With Murder After Wife’s Death

8/21/2026

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Patrick Barnett was arrested on first-degree murder and body-tampering charges after his wife’s death.
Investigators found extensive blood on the bed, minimal bathroom blood, and defensive wounds on Lindsey’s body.
Barnett had fresh scratches and a cut thumb that matched Lindsey’s defensive wounds.
A woman claiming to be Barnett’s girlfriend requested a welfare check after he was silent since 11 p.m.
Barnett is held without bond at Jefferson County Jail and will appear before a judge on Friday.

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Patrick Barnett was arrested on first-degree murder and body-tampering charges after his wife’s death.
Investigators found extensive blood on the bed, minimal bathroom blood, and defensive wounds on Lindsey’s body.
Barnett had fresh scratches and a cut thumb that matched Lindsey’s defensive wounds.
A woman claiming to be Barnett’s girlfriend requested a welfare check after he was silent since 11 p.m.
Barnett is held without bond at Jefferson County Jail and will appear before a judge on Friday.