The Colorado Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of Patrick Frazee in the 2018 killing of his fianceé, Kelsey Berreth. Frazee's appeal focused on whether a DHS caseworker needed to read him his Miranda rights during an interview while he was in custody. The court ruled that the caseworker was not acting as law enforcement and Miranda rights did not apply.
The Colorado Supreme Court delivered a definitive verdict on Monday, upholding the first-degree murder conviction of Patrick Frazee for the 2018 slaying of his fiancée, Kelsey Berreth . Frazee, who received a life sentence without parole plus 156 years following a 10-day jury trial in November 2019, had appealed his conviction based on a key procedural point.
At the heart of his appeal lay the question of whether a Department of Human Services caseworker, during an interview conducted while Frazee was in custody, was obligated to inform him of his Miranda rights. Prosecutors maintained that the caseworker was engaging with Frazee about an impending custody hearing, thereby exempting the interaction from the purview of law enforcement and Miranda requirements. The Supreme Court ultimately sided with the prosecution, ruling that the caseworker was not acting as a law enforcement officer and that Miranda rights did not apply in this instance.Frazee's conviction and sentence stand, solidifying his fate as the perpetrator responsible for Berreth's death. The court's full opinion in this case can be accessed through the provided link. A detailed timeline outlining the events surrounding Berreth's disappearance in 2018 is also available for reference. Previous news coverage on this case, spanning from Frazee's initial plea to the search for Berreth's remains, provides further context
PATRICK FRAZEE KELSEY BERRETH COLORADO SUPREME COURT MURDER CONVICTION APPEALS
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