HomeCLIPSBetrayal in the Bloodline Murder Trial | NC v. David Prevatte | Full Openings
Betrayal in the Bloodline Murder Trial | NC v. David Prevatte | Full Openings
TV-14 | CLIPS | Season 1 | 2026
Opening statements in the case against David Prevatte began Thursday morning. He is accused of strangling and abusing his five-year-old niece in November 2017. Prosecutors allege Paitin suffered injuries and was found unresponsive at her Pender County home. The defense gave its opening statement, stating that he did not "sexually assault or murder" his 5-year-old niece. 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