"13-Year-Old Derek Rosa's Confession Video Released Amid Court Proceedings for Mother's Murder"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WPLG Local 10
A police interrogation video has been released showing 13-year-old Derek Rosa confessing to the murder of his mother, Irina Garcia, in Hialeah. Rosa, who has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder, admitted to stabbing his mother 46 times while she slept next to his infant half-sister. The video reveals Rosa's calm demeanor during the confession and his lack of explanation for the motive behind the killing. A trial date is set for February.