During the Sentencing Hearing, prosecutors argued for the maximum sentence on Mr. Patterson.

The case was investigated by the Rocky Top Police Department with the assistance of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. General Clark would like to thank the Rocky Top Fire Department, Anderson County EMS, Knox County Regional Forensic Center, Assistant District Attorneys Sarah W. Keith and Meredith E. Slemp, Judge Ryan M. Spitzer and Victim Witness Coordinator Katherine Sellers for their exceptional work during the investigation of this case and prosecution.

General Clark remarked “we are grateful for the extraordinary work done by Special Agent Maria Cutshaw, Assistant District Attorney Sarah W. Keith, Assistant District Attorney Meredith E. Slemp and Victim Witness Coordinator Katherine Sellers for bringing justice to this grieving family.”