Overview
- The judge denied a defense bid to suppress Derek Rosa’s recorded statements, including a 911 admission played in court.
- A motion to postpone proceedings was also rejected, keeping the case on track for a late-January start.
- 911 audio captured Rosa saying "I killed my mom" and that he sent photos of the scene to friends, according to courtroom playback.
- Prosecutors argued he understood his rights after a full Miranda reading, while the defense cited his age, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and medication to challenge reliability.
- Investigators say the victim was stabbed 46 times while she slept, and jury selection is scheduled to begin on Jan. 20.