Witness: Van Patten Said Murder 'Had to Be Done'
Tanya Jomeyer testified that she was scared to call the police after Dakota Van Patten allegedly confessed to her that he had murdered someone. Van Patten is charged with the kidnapping and murder of Melody Hoffman. (9/22/25)
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