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Karen Pais

Case from Tampa, FL dated May 31, 2021

Victim Details

Karen Pais

Female

White / Caucasian

Tampa

FL

2021-05-31

67

Karen

Pais

07/29/2026

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Karen Pais, a 67-year-old woman from Tampa, FL, was tragically found dead on May 31, 2021. Her body was discovered buried in the backyard of her Carrollwood home, wrapped in garbage bags and bound with Bungee cords. The investigation revealed that she had been shot in the chest. Karen's death was a shock to the community, especially given the circumstances surrounding her murder.

Karen's sister, Debra Patton, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and abuse of a dead human bod ...
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  • Arrest made after Carrollwood woman found dead in suspicious incident
  • FOX 13 Tampa Bay: Relative charged with woman's murder after body found in Carrollwood home
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    Has anyone else noticed the concerning pattern in similar cases where siblings are involved in such ... ...Read More
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