Bodycam Footage Shows Arrest of Mother Charged with Killing Son After Disneyland Trip

Saritha Ramaraju, accused of fatally stabbing her 11-year-old son, was calm and distant during her arrest as police discovered the child’s body in a Santa Ana motel room.

• Police bodycam footage captures Saritha Ramaraju's arrest, showing her calm demeanor and blood on her hands after allegedly killing her son, Yatin Ramaraju.
• The 11-year-old boy was found dead on a motel bed, surrounded by Disneyland souvenirs, with apparent stab wounds inflicted by a large kitchen knife reportedly purchased the day before.
• Ramaraju called 911 to confess to the killing and claimed to have ingested pills in an apparent suicide attempt before surrendering to police.
• The incident occurred during a court-approved custody visit following a contentious custody arrangement stemming from Ramaraju’s 2018 divorce.
• Ramaraju remains in custody at the Orange County Jail, charged with murder and a weapon enhancement, with her next court appearance scheduled for April 17, 2025.

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