Derek Rosa, the teenager of Cuban origin who stabbed his mother to death in Hialeah On October 12, 2023, he appeared in criminal court online, via Zoom.
As reported America TeVeJudge Richard Hersch focused the hearing on finding out Rosa’s confinement conditions: the time she spends outdoors, whether academic exams are administered, and her educational progress in general.
He also asked if the 14-year-old minor receives a psychological evaluation, a crucial aspect in the case, since defense attorneys maintain his innocence and allege that he is a child with autism.
The magistrate announced that the next hearing will be on February 28.
He also noted that his goal is for the trial to begin between April and June. The boy He will be tried as an adult and face a charge of first degree murder.
Last September Rosa also reappeared in court virtually. His father and grandmother, who were present in the room, were visibly moved when they saw him due to his physical change.
Judge Richard Hersch has denied several times the defense’s request that he be transferred from prison for Metrowest adults to a juvenile detention center.
On the night of October 12, 2023, the boy (then 13 years old) stabbed his mother, Irina García, 39, about 46 times while she was sleeping. He did it in front of the crib where his little sister, a baby who was barely 14 days old, was sleeping.
Then he called 911 and gave details of what happened inside the apartment, located at 211 West and 79 Place in Hialeah.
At several points during the call the operator was heard asking him why he murdered his mother, but he did not respond. After the crime, Derek Rosa took photos of his mother’s body and sent them to a friend, to whom he told what he had done.
Frequently asked questions about the case of Derek Rosa and his legal situation
Who is Derek Rosa and what is he accused of?
Derek Rosa is a Cuban teenager accused of murdering his mother stabbed in Hialeah on October 12, 2023. The case has generated great interest due to the circumstances and his young age.
Why is Derek Rosa being tried as an adult?
Although Derek Rosa was only 13 years old at the time of the crime, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a complaint for first-degree murder in adult court, arguing the seriousness of the crime. So far, he is expected to be tried as an adult for first-degree murder..
What arguments does Derek Rosa’s defense present?
Derek Rosa’s defense alleges that the minor suffers from autism and ADHD, and that he has not received adequate education in the adult detention center. Defense attorneys maintain that Derek is innocent and that the justice system should consider transferring him to a juvenile detention center..
What is the current status of the Derek Rosa trial?
Judge Richard Hersch has expressed his desire for the trial to begin as soon as possible, with December 2 as a tentative date for the start of the trial. The next hearing is scheduled for February 28.
How has the community reacted to the Derek Rosa case?
The case has aroused great interest inside and outside the United States, with a movement of mothers who ask that other alleged parties be investigated and consider that the teenager is innocent. Several people have expressed their support for Derek Rosa, stating that he is innocent until proven guilty..
