Criminal Lawyer Reacts to Dad Is SICKENED By Killer Son's Confession
CLR Bruce Rivers
124 min, 9 sec
A comprehensive examination of the murder of Michaela Costanzo, revealing the involvement of Cody Patton and Toni Fratto and the sequence of events that led to Michaela's tragic death.
Summary
- Cody Patton initially fabricates stories during interrogation, but his narrative is contradicted by evidence including tire tracks, blood samples, and school surveillance footage.
- Tony Fratto, Cody's girlfriend, initially appears uninvolved but later reveals her participation in the murder, exposing her jealousy and obsession with Michaela from diary entries.
- Both Cody and Tony admit to the murder but blame each other for the final act. Cody's private investigator uncovers additional evidence against Tony.
- Cody Patton pleads guilty to first-degree murder and receives a life sentence without parole; Toni Fratto takes a plea deal for second-degree murder and testifies against Cody, receiving a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 18 years.
Chapter 1
Cody Patton's fabricated stories during initial interrogation are exposed by evidence.
- Cody Patton presents false narratives and accusations during police interrogation.
- Investigators uncover contradictions in Cody's stories through tire tracks, DNA evidence, and surveillance footage.
- Despite Cody's denial, evidence suggests he followed Michaela out of school, contradicting his statement of being elsewhere.
Chapter 2
Tony Fratto's deep-seated insecurities and hatred for Michaela are revealed.
- Tony Fratto admits to participating in Michaela's murder and blames Cody for instigating the crime.
- Diary entries found in Tony's bedroom expose her obsession with Michaela and her fear that Cody would leave her.
- Tony's statements and diary entries establish her motive for the crime.
Chapter 3
Cody Patton confesses to the murder and tries to shift blame onto Tony Fratto.
- Cody confesses to killing Michaela but claims it was spontaneous and not planned.
- He later changes his story, admitting to more involvement in the murder, and implicates Tony in the process.
- Cody's legal team employs a private investigator who uncovers evidence against Tony.
Chapter 4
Cody turns on Tony, leading to her arrest and revealing the true extent of their crime.
- Cody allows his legal team to gather evidence against Tony, leading to her arrest.
- Tony's confession to the attorney confirms her participation and exposes her motive.
- Evidence from Tony's bedroom suggests premeditation and a possible setup to murder Michaela.
Chapter 5
Cody Patton and Toni Fratto receive their sentences for the murder of Michaela Costanzo.
- Cody Patton pleads guilty to first-degree murder and is sentenced to life without parole.
- Tony Fratto takes a plea deal for second-degree murder and is sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after 18 years.
- Tony's parole is denied in 2021, with her next hearing scheduled for May 2024.