HIALEAH, Fla. — A harrowing incident unfolded in Hialeah, Florida, as a teenager faces serious charges after his mother was found dead inside their residence last Thursday. The unimaginable tragedy has sent shockwaves throughout the community.
The Hialeah Police Department disclosed that the startling discovery occurred after a teenager contacted dispatch, admitting to the gruesome act of matricide. According to reports from WTVJ, this tragic incident transpired late in the evening, around 11:30 p.m. EDT, at 211 West 79th Place. When law enforcement officers swiftly arrived at the scene, they encountered a 39-year-old woman named Irina Garcia lifeless next to a crib. Astonishingly, a 14-day-old infant lay within the crib, unharmed and bewildered.
Hialeah Police Lt. Eddie Rodriguez expressed the community’s disbelief over this heart-wrenching occurrence. “Right now, we’re all in disbelief,” he stated, as reported by WSVN. The teenager promptly confessed to the crime over the phone, describing the tragic event in disturbing detail. “He called right away; he called after he did it and pretty much turned himself in over the phone, I guess you could say,” Rodriguez stated.
Law enforcement personnel, upon arrival at the scene, issued instructions for the teenager to exit the residence with his hands raised. He cooperated and was promptly taken into custody. Rodriguez emphasized the gravity of the charges that the 13-year-old now faces, describing them as “very serious.”
According to an arrest report obtained by WTVJ, the teenager disclosed that he had fatally stabbed his mother while she was sleeping. He went on to shockingly admit to taking photographs of the victim’s lifeless body, sharing them with a friend via social media, and confessing to the heinous act.
The teenager was identified as an eighth-grader attending iMater Academy in Hialeah, a detail reported by WSVN. Authorities have confirmed that the teenager is expected to be charged with second-degree murder.
The motive behind this tragic and gruesome act is currently under investigation. In light of the severity of the case, investigators are considering charging the teen as an adult, as reported by the news station. The community is left grappling with the profound sorrow and unanswered questions surrounding this devastating incident.
