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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Beautiful teen high schooler heads to drill team practice, found raped and murdered by 12-year-olds

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline

True Crime, News

4.2 • 8.1K Ratings

🗓️ 6 December 2019

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Nearly 28 years after two young boys discover the body of 16-year-old Sarah Yarborough, a suspect is in custody. Police say Sarah was raped, strangled and killed, then left in a secluded, wooded area. Suspect Patrick Leon Nicholas claims innocence. Joining Nancy Grace to discuss the case:Jason Oshins: NY Defense AttorneyJames Shelnutt : Retired Atlanta Metro Major Case Detective, SWAT OfficerCaryn Stark: Psychologist  Dr. Michelle Dupree: South Carolina Medical Examiner & Author of “Homicide Investigation Field Guide”  Shera LaPoint: Genetic Genealogist, The Gene HunterLevi Page: Investigative Reporter

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Nancy Grace here for our partners at Azure Standard America's premier supplier of organic foods

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and over 12,000 healthful products. Founded by organic pioneer and farmer David Stelser,

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Azure's goal is to provide healthy, affordable food that's organic, non-GMO, and free of harmful

0:21.3

chemicals. Go to azurestandard.com. Membership is always free and it's so easy to get started.

0:29.5

Thank you, azurestandard, for being our partner.

0:38.1

She was just going to drill team practice. A teen girl, straight-a student, on her way to school.

0:46.4

I mean, what could be wrong with that? The drill team. You know, the girls and the outfits that

0:52.3

do routines at football and basketball games. Sarah Yarborough, her body is found by two 12-year-old

1:06.3

little boys playing. Just yards away from the school. You think when you send your child to school,

1:15.7

everything is okay. And then the case drags on and her rape and murder go unsolved.

1:26.4

What happened to this teen girl? This beautiful girl scrubbed in sunshine.

1:31.7

Sarah Yarborough, I need see Grace. This is Crime Stories and I want justice.

1:38.8

Nancy Grace here for our partners at azurestandard, America's premier supplier of organic foods and

1:46.3

over 12,000 healthful products. Azure is an Oregon-based family-owned farm and food distributor. Founded

1:54.6

by organic pioneer and farmer David Stelser, azure's goal is to provide healthy, affordable food that's

2:01.6

organic, non-GMO, and free of harmful chemicals. For over 35 years, they've offered the best

2:08.8

selection of organic foods and natural products. Azure has products for pantry, home, and health,

2:14.8

outdoors, and garden, all chosen carefully with your health and top quality in mind.

2:20.6

It's a community of health-minded people. Bulk-sized orders are available to save you money

2:26.4

as your delivers all over the US. Go to azurestandard.com. Membership is always free and it's so

2:34.6

easy to get started. Thank you, azurestandard, for being our partner.

2:45.6

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace.

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