Overview

• 13-year-old Derek Rosa has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder in Miami-Dade County court. He's accused of fatally stabbing his mother, Irina Garcia, while she was asleep.
• On the night of his mother's death, Rosa allegedly called 911 to confess his crime. His voice remained calm during the call, and he also reported not touching his newborn half-sister, who was unharmed.
• Rosa, described as a respectful middle-school honor student, allegedly sent photos of the crime scene to a friend, whom he only knew from online gaming. The police are still unsure about the motive of the crime.
• Rosa's father and grandmother pleaded for his release on house arrest during a bond hearing, but the request was denied, leading to Rosa's remand to the Miami Dade Juvenile Detention Center.
• Rosa faces life in prison if convicted, following a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that the death penalty is unconstitutional for juveniles. His lawyer plans to plead not guilty during his arraignment.