The defense gave its opening statement in the case against David Prevatte, stating that he did not "sexually assault or murder" his 5-year-old niece, Paitin Fields. Prevatte was identified as a suspect in 2018 and arrested in 2022 after a years-long investigation. The defense argued that no one else was considered a suspect in the case. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today Join the Investigation Newsletter Court TV Podcast Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks: FOLLOW THE CASE: Facebook Twitter/X Instagram TikTok YouTube WATCH 140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE WHERE-TO-WATCH