On October 12, 2023, in Hialeah, Florida, a 13-year-old boy, Derek Rosa, dialed 911, confessing to the tragic act of fatally stabbing his mother while she slept.
Responding authorities soon discovered the lifeless body of 39-year-old Irina Garcia beside a crib. The crib contained her two-week-old daughter, Rosa’s half-sister, who fortunately remained unharmed during the incident.
Rosa is known in the community as an honor student enrolled at a nearby middle school. His academic achievements are contrasted by this alarming act of violence, which has left many baffled. Locals describe Derek as a boy who frequently assisted his mother with household tasks and chores.
The lack of any history concerning mental health problems or any previous police interventions at his residence makes the situation even more puzzling.
In a disturbing development after the tragic incident, Derek took photographs of his deceased mother and circulated them on social media. This action led to him undergoing a three-day evaluation in a local medical facility.
As investigations continue, Rosa now faces charges of second-degree murder. Legal professionals and the community are debating whether the young boy should face trial as an adult or as a juvenile.