David Prevatte news
The gist
A North Carolina judge declared a mistrial in David Prevatte's murder trial over jury misconduct.
The case, tied to his 5-year-old niece's 2017 death, now returns to court.
How it unfolded
- Nov 13, 2017Paitin Fields arrived unconscious at Pender Memorial Hospital.
- Nov 16, 2017Paitin Fields died three days later at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
- Oct 8, 2026Day 6 of the David Prevatte trial; crime lab experts detailed DNA testing.