Overview
- Investigators say Lindsey Barnett, 37, was found with her throat slit on Thursday, Aug. 13, and her husband Patrick “Ted” Barnett called 911 saying she had cut herself.
- Crime‑scene photos and forensic notes recorded a large pool of blood on the couple’s bed, a blood trail to the bathroom, and comparatively little blood at the shower where her body was found, which investigators say indicates the body was moved.
- Police documented bruises and defensive‑wound‑type injuries on Lindsey and fresh scratches and apparent dried blood on Patrick Barnett, while his hands appeared clean despite his claim to have moved her to check a pulse.
- Hours after the death, officers learned Barnett had an extramarital relationship he initially denied, and his account to detectives changed during interviews; his claim that Lindsey suffered prepartum or postpartum depression was disputed by her mother.
- The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office charged Barnett with first‑degree murder, tampering with a deceased human body and tampering with physical evidence; he is held without bond as prosecutors and forensic teams continue to review evidence and prepare for upcoming court hearings.