Jayme Closs case: Recently released evidence photos
Jake Patterson was sentenced on May 24, 2019 after pleading guilty to two counts of intentional homicide and one count of kidnapping. At his sentencing hearing, the prosecution showed a select few evidence photos to the court and asked that Patterson be sentenced to life in prison.
Four months after she escaped her captor, Jayme Closs, center, was given the Hometown Hero award by the Wisconsin State Legislature. She is seen here with Wisconsin state representative Romaine Quinn, far right, Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald, back row left, and many family members including her grandfather, aunts, uncle and cousins.
The Closs Home
Jayme Closs' parents, Jim and Denise, were murdered in the early morning hours of Oct. 15, 2018, in their Barron Wis., home. Jayme woke up that night to her dog barking at a strange car that had pulled into the family's driveway.
An Intruder
When the intruder arrived at the Closs home that night, Jim Closs went to the front door and was shot to death at point-blank range.
Jim Closs Murdered
Jayme Closs with her father Jim Closs. He died trying to protect his family.
A Hiding Place
This is where Jayme's mother Denise took Jayme when she saw the man with the gun at their front door. Denise barricaded the bathroom door and called 911. The killer broke down the door and shot Denise inside the bathroom, taking Jayme with him.
Denise Closs Murdered
Jayme Closs with her mother Denise. Like her husband, Jim, Denise Closs died trying to protect her daughter.
A Guilty Plea
Jake Patterson has pleaded guilty to murdering Jim and Denise Closs and kidnapping 13 year-old Jayme Closs. Patterson held Jayme Closs captive for 88 days until she escaped.
First Court Appearance
Patterson gave police a detailed confession soon after his arrest and later pleaded guilty to all charges. On May 24, 2019 he was sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus 40 years.
The Murder Weapon
This is the gun Jake Patterson used that night. Patterson told police he picked a popular brand of gun because he thought it would be harder to trace.
Plans for Murder
Evidence photo of the unused slugs from the murder weapon. Jake Patterson told police he "most likely" would have used these three remaining slugs against police if he had been stopped that night.
Jayme's Prison
Evidence photo of the space under a bed in Jake Patterson's cabin where Jayme Closs was confined for up to 12 hours at a time, without food, water or bathroom breaks. As Barron County Prosecutor Brian Wright told the court at Patterson's sentencing, "This was her prison."
Jayme's Escape
Jayme Closs with her dog Molly, left, in green, after she returned home. Jayme escaped captivity despite repeated threats and the very real dangers of her captivity. Jayme found her way to freedom on Jan. 10, 2019 -- 88 days after she was kidnapped.
Reunited
Jayme Closs enjoying dinner with her grandfather soon after her escape.
Reunited
Jayme Closs with her aunt, Jennifer Smith. Smith was Jayme's day care provider for the first 12 years of her life, and is one of Denise Closs' sisters.