A Washington mother is accused of brutally stabbing her 4-year-old son Ariel Garcia more than 16 times, according to court documents obtained by FOX 13.
Janet Garcia, 27, is charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder and child assault. Her documents state that she also lied to police several times about what happened.
Police told FOX 13 that Garcia allegedly used a “sharp object” to kill her son and then attempted to flee.
The Washington State Patrol issued a missing person alert for Ariel in the early hours of March 28, hours after she was last seen, and the Everett Police Department said about 100 people from multiple jurisdictions A search operation was launched in the area involving police officers, detectives and investigating officers. F.B.I.
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The mother of the boy found dead repeatedly lied to police and is suspected of stabbing her son more than 16 times, according to court documents. (Fox 13)
Police were initially called to the apartment where Janet and Ariel lived, and the homeowners noticed a large amount of blood on the floor, according to court documents.
Fox 13 reported that upon arrival, police cut out the carpet and found blood seeping into the carpet padding and subfloor, indicating they believed serious injuries had occurred.
During a text message conversation between Janet and another woman, Janet said she took Ariel to the hospital because she collapsed. However, she later found out that Janet was at a group home in Ridgefield, and she was contacted by police.
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Court documents obtained by Fox 13 News allege 4-year-old Ariel Garcia was stabbed at least 16 times by his mother. (Everett Police Department)
According to court documents, Garcia’s story is full of contradictions, first saying Ariel fell off the bed, but later saying Ariel jumped and fell.
Garcia also tried to leave Ariel at two hospitals, but later told police that he had left Ariel at a friend’s house, though he couldn’t remember where he was home, court documents said. .
Just before 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, after several hours of searching, Everett Police received a call that a body had been found. It was located along the interstate in Pierce County. Detectives were called to the scene and were able to confirm that the deceased was Ariel.
Detectives said Ariel’s body was wrapped in a blanket; There were approximately 16 sharp wounds on the front of his body and a series of wounds on his upper back.
Three days before Ariel’s body was discovered, Ariel’s grandmother, Maria Garcia, filed for emergency guardianship of the minor, claiming that Ariel’s mother had a “long history of alcohol and drug abuse, which had worsened in recent months.” Fox 13 reported that the application has been filed. report.
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Ariel Garcia’s grandmother applied for and was granted emergency guardianship, but it was too late. (Everett Police Department)
In court documents obtained by the news station, defendant Maria Garcia said her daughter’s behavior was “extremely violent and unpredictable” and that she had limited or no access to her mother, citing physical child abuse. It was also revealed that he had asked the court not to grant him the award.
In court documents obtained by the news station, defendant Maria Garcia said her daughter’s behavior was “extremely violent and unpredictable” and that she had limited or no access to her mother, citing physical child abuse. It was also revealed that he had asked the court not to grant him the award.
At her first court appearance, a judge set Garcia’s bail at $5 million.
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Ariel’s aunt, Daisy Salazar, also started a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses.
“Ariel was one of the most loving little guys I knew. I never saw him walk around without a smile on his face,” Salazar wrote. “Any funds not used for the funeral will be used for the welfare and care of Ariel’s younger brother.”
