Mother Accused in Daughter’s Death Sent “I Did Not Put My Daughter in That Container” message
New Britain, Connecticut – Karla García, a Puerto Rican mother accused of murdering her daughter Jacqueline, sent a message to a neighbor stating, “I did not put my daughter in that container, nor did I throw her away like garbage… I am in mourning,” shortly after the child’s body was discovered. The message is now a key piece of evidence in the ongoing investigation,according to kimberly White,the neighbor who received it.
García and her partner face murder charges, while García’s aunt has been accused of child cruelty. The case has sparked outrage in both the Puerto Rican diaspora and Puerto rico, with calls for justice for the young victim.
White, who had known García since April, described her as “energetic and always in a good mood” and expressed shock at the allegations. The two women connected through thier children, who frequently played together, and García had even babysat White’s son on several occasions.
According to White, the message was sent on Saturday and verified by a family member of García. He last saw García the following day, hours before her arrest.
jacqueline’s body was found in a container, prompting the police investigation and subsequent charges. The other children of Karla García are currently in the custody of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families as the investigation continues. Authorities are continuing to gather evidence and evaluate the possibility of additional charges.
