Following the grim finding, Patrick Scott faced severe charges, including murder, and was taken into custody at Rush County Jail.
The saga involving Patrick Scott took a tragic turn as Valerie Tindall, a 17-year-old from Indiana, was discovered merely a hundred yards from her home, concealed inside a makeshift box on Scott’s adjacent property
Despite the identification of Tindall’s remains by the county coroner, the cause of her death remains unknown. However, court documents disclosed additional charges against Patrick Scott for obstruction of justice and providing false information to authorities.
Patrick Scott confessed to the police, revealing chilling details of how he allegedly strangled Tindall with a belt in his home’s bedroom on June 7. He claimed the incident arose due to Tindall’s attempts to manipulate him into purchasing a new car and described their relationship as friendly, engaging in activities outside of work.
Reportedly, Scott fashioned a wooden box to conceal Tindall’s body and admitted to keeping her remains in his office before burying her on his property. Investigators, combing through the scene, discovered crucial evidence linking the purchased materials to the day of the crime.
Tindall’s mother expressed concerns about Patrick Scott’s behavior towards her daughter, citing possessiveness and phone tracking
Patrick Scott’s conflicting accounts and suspicious actions post-Tindall’s disappearance, including burning down his garage, raised further suspicions While Patrick Scott sits in jail, the investigation continues, with law enforcement urging the community for any information about Tindall’s activities on June 7. Rush County Sheriff Allan Rice emphasized that despite Scott’s arrest, the case remains active, indicating ongoing searches of Scott’s property for evidence.
This harrowing incident has left a grieving family shattered, mourning the loss of a promising young life, while the community grapples with the disturbing circumstances surrounding Tindall’s tragic fate.