A detective from Hialeah Police Department He stated this Thursday that Irina Garcíamother of Derek Rosemurdered by himself in front of his newborn sister in an apartment in Hialeah, had 46 stab wounds on his body.
“The only parts of his body that did not have stab wounds were behind his knees,” said Detective Joseph Elosegui, of the Hialeah Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit, in front of a state judge.
This Thursday, Rosa’s lawyers called six witnesses to evaluate the case due to alleged violations of his rights while being detained in an Elderly Detention Center in Metro West, according to a report from Local 10.
In his intervention, Elosequi showed that Rosa did six Google searches the night of his mother’s deathwhich included: Image diagram of the carotid artery, What is the best place to stab someone?, Is a small knife good for killing?, Is it easier to kill someone with a small knife?, Is it easier to kill someone with a small knife? Can a knife cut bone?
Detectives also said Rosa told police in a confession that she called her mother a “fag” just before stabbing her.
Regarding his permanence in the Metro West Detention Centera Miami-Dade County judge is expected to decide Friday whether he will be transferred back to a juvenile detention center.
The Department of Corrections said they are always watching Rosa because he is considered a high-profile inmate. The teenager is alone in a cell with a frosted window that prevents a direct view of the outside.
Rosa appeared in court for the first time on November 28 since he was arrested on October 12.
On December 5ththe Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office published images of the crime scene, which include a photo of a large kitchen knife that was used as a murder weapon.
