Derek Rosa

Derek Rosa Pleads Guilty to Stabbing His Mother to Death While She Was Sleeping

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Derek Rosa

The sentencing of Derek Rosa has brought renewed public attention to one of the most disturbing juvenile crime cases in recent Florida history. What began as a quiet night in a Hialeah apartment in October 2023 ended with the violent death of 39-year-old Elina Garcia at the hands of her own son. Rosa was just … Read more

15-Year-Old Derek Rosa Who Accused of Murdering Own Mother Covers Ears as Evidence Plays in Court

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Derek Rosa

A Florida judge is expected to issue a pivotal ruling as early as Tuesday in the case of Derek Rosa, a Hialeah teenager accused of killing his mother in a crime that has drawn national attention because of his age, the brutality of the alleged attack, and the legal questions surrounding a juvenile confession. At … Read more