HomeCLIPSAccused Uncle's Defense Moves to Toss Charges in 5-Year-Old's Murder Case
Accused Uncle's Defense Moves to Toss Charges in 5-Year-Old's Murder Case
TV-14 | CLIPS | Season 1 | 2026
After the state rested its case in the murder and assault trial involving 5-year-old Paitin Fields, the defense moved to dismiss the charges, arguing prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence identifying David Prevatte as the perpetrator. The state countered that circumstantial evidence, including testimony about Paitin's injuries and DNA profiles found on Prevatte, was enough for the jury to consider. The defense called the state's theory "purely conjecture," arguing the evidence left key questions about the alleged sexual assaults unanswered. 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