Patrick Barnett Charged in Wife's Killing After Aug. 13 911 Call and Blood Evidence
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Updated · CBS New York · Aug 20
Patrick Barnett Charged in Wife's Killing After Aug. 13 911 Call and Blood Evidence
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Aug 20
Summary
Lakewood prosecutors charged Patrick "Ted" Barnett, 40, with first-degree murder, tampering with a deceased human body and tampering with physical evidence after Lindsey Barnett, 37, was found dead in their home on Aug. 13.
Police said Barnett told 911 his wife had cut her throat in the shower, but investigators found heavy blood in the master bedroom, a trail leading to the bathroom and only limited blood there.
Fresh injuries on Barnett's thumb and scratches on several parts of his body were documented as possible defensive wounds, while Lindsey had bruising on her arms, legs, back, hips and hands, according to the affidavit.
A woman who identified herself as Barnett's girlfriend called for a welfare check that afternoon after not hearing from him since 11 p.m.; Barnett later admitted the affair and said Lindsey knew about it.
The couple's two children, ages 1 and 3, were home when Lindsey's body was found; Barnett is being held without bond and faces a Friday morning status hearing in Jefferson County Court.