Accused Wife Killer Never Said He Missed Her, Mom Testifies

Paula Hildabrand takes the stand in her son’s murder trial. Paula, Zarrius Hildabrand’s adoptive mother, detailed Zarrius’s childhood during emotional testimony, saying “He was very protective of all of us.” However, during cross-examination Paula admitted that since Zarrius’ arrest, he never once mentioned that he missed or loved Saria Barney, his wife whom he’s accused of killing. (6/23/26)