On the quiet morning of February 20, 2025, something snapped the usual rhythm of a house on Tyus Road in Carroll County: Sarah’s younger sister—only six years old—made the grim discovery of her parents’ bodies in bed.
It was Sarah who dialed 911, setting off a clock that would tick toward a brutal investigation and shocking arrest nearly five months later.
Authorities would later say they had “mountains of physical and digital evidence” working against Sarah. At the time, she was still 16. It was a nightmare that nobody could’ve seen coming.
Between February and July, investigators sifted through countless interviews and data. Everything pointed back to Sarah.
Then, in early July, she made a voluntary decision that stunned many: she turned herself in, accompanied by her biological father. It was the beginning of a fallout that’s only growing deeper and more complex.
When the bond hearing rolled around on August 19, 2025, the courtroom was packed and emotions ran high.
Prosecutors painted a picture of someone who could intimidate witnesses—including Sarah’s little sister—and might even flee. Among the tear-stained faces were relatives of the victims, terrified that justice might slip away.
Kim Bowling, sister of the step-father, spoke through a knot of grief: “Every night, I lie awake unable to sleep,” she said, laying bare the long-term trauma Sarah’s release could cause.
On the other side, supporters waved “I Stand with Sarah” T-shirts and described her as a gentle soul deeply rooted in faith. Her pastor confirmed she’d been baptized and regularly attended church.
Still, the judge sided with the state, concluding the risk was too great. Bond was denied.
That week between the slaying and her arrest, Sarah’s social media activity turned heads. She posted TikTok videos pleading for prayers and referring to her life as a “horror movie,” even though investigators say she initiated some of those posts.
Then there was the truly bizarre: she reached out to a true-crime influencer, hoping they’d cover her parents’ deaths. “Why would you ask me to cover a case where you are going to get arrested for taking your parents' lives?” the influencer said in response.
Her dad shared a handwritten note she left for him, professing love and support—bringing even more complexity to a case already filled with contradiction.
Still, when pressed about motive, law enforcement said they had nothing concrete. What could drive a child to allegedly murder their own parents? That’s one question they haven’t been able to answer.
Sarah’s got a long road ahead of her. She’s being charged as an adult: two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault.
Testimony from close family—especially the little sister—is already in the mix, leaving emotional stakes extremely high.
Investigators haven’t ruled out other potential suspects and left the door open for more arrests. For now, the probe continues, inch by careful inch.
If the trial happens as planned, it could start around January 5, 2026, assuming a grand jury moves things forward.
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