On February 17, at 9:20 a.m., a man walked into the Division V Clinton police station and advised officers he strangled his girlfriend inside of her Accokeek, Maryland home earlier that morning. Patrol officers responded to the residence to conduct a welfare check.
Once inside, officers located the victim unresponsive. She was pronounced dead on the scene.
The victim was identified as 38-year-old Patrina Best.
During an interview with Homicide Unit detectives, 43-year-old Carl Kearney, Jr. confessed to strangling Best during an argument.
Kearney is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections.
Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0010020.
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