Florida Man Friday | 13-Year-Old Honor Student Murders Mother Then Sends Bloody Pics to Friend | Derek Rosa

In this Florida Man true crime story, I tell you the case of 13-year-old Derek Rosa, who brutally murdered his mother, Irina Garcia, on October 12, 2023, in Hialeah, Florida. The young boy's actions have left everyone questioning whether it was a cold-blooded act of malice or a tragic consequence of mental health issues.The case took a turn when Derek, initially charged with second-degree murder, had his charges upgraded to first-degree murder and was moved from a juvenile facility to the Metro West Jail, making him the youngest inmate there.As the trial approaches, disturbing evidence, including images and videos from the crime scene, has surfaced, painting a picture of the events leading up to and following the murder. Derek's family, particularly his father, pleads for leniency, suggesting the possibility of a mental health crisis.Join us as we explore the complexities of this case, from the initial crime to the ongoing legal battles. Poll Question:Do you think Derek Rosa's actions were the result of mental health issues or cold-blooded malice?Past cases mentioned in this episode:Florida Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Placing 3-Year-Old Autistic Boy in Chokehold | Vilma Oterohttps://murderandlove.com/florida-teacher-arrested-for-allegedly-placing-3-year-old-autistic-boy-in-chokehold-vilma-otero/Don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments below and subscribe for more episodes.Sources:https://www.localnews.com/hialeah-murder-casehttps://www.truecrime.com/derek-rosa-casehttps://www.criminalreports.com/rosa-murder-trial **********************************************************************************HOW TO SUPPORT LOVE AND MURDER:🧃Buy me a coffee (or an apple juice)🧃:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveandmurderYou can now join Love and Murder's Supporter's Club in one of 3 places:1. Patreon (✨✨best option for more extras✨✨)www.patreon.com/loveandmurder2. Spreaker (choose the premium feature)https://www.spreaker.com/show/love-and-murder3. Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0mdtMidHlAyFpe9AkReny1?si=3c02d14eee6b42ce********************************************Rate, Share, Subscribe!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Want to hear about a specific true crime case?Email me at [email protected] here: https://forms.gle/K513K8wCdRbU6syz5👉WHERE ELSE CAN YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE?👈https://murderandlove.com/love-and-murder-links/Follow on Social MediaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lovemurderpodcastFacebook GroupAftershow True Crime Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/landmfanpageMusic:℗ lesfreemusicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.