A Georgia teenager accused of murdering her mother and stepfather was denied bond on Tuesday after an emotional hearing in which family members argued for and against her release. 

Sarah Grace Patrick, 17, is accused of killing her mother, Kristin Brock, 41, and stepfather, James Brock, 45, inside their home on Feb. 20, according to authorities. The couple was found shot to death after Patrick’s 5-year-old sister discovered their bodies and the teen called 911, according to FOX 5.

In the days after the murders, Patrick allegedly took to social media to bring attention to the case as authorities searched for the killer, raising awareness about the case on TikTok. She subsequently turned herself in on July 8, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. 

Kristin Brock, 41 (R), and James Brock, 45 (L), pose for a picture. (Facebook/James Brock)

Ultimately, Judge Dustin Hightower sided with the prosecution while ordering Patrick be held without bond, citing a potential “significant flight risk” and “risk of witness intimidation.” 

“This is not daytime court TV and this is not for entertainment,” Hightower said. “We’re here to simply apply the law… and I’m going to do that to the best of my ability.”

Patrick’s attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. 

Patrick is charged as an adult with two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault, according to the outlet. Her trial is set for Jan. 5, 2026. 

Fox News Digital’s Adam Sabes contributed to this report.