The judge denies the transfer of Cuban teenager Derek Rosa to a minor facility – Cuba titles

Although only 14 years old, Derek Rosa, a Cuban teenager accused of killing his mother in Hyali in October 2023, will remain in an adult detention center. A new hearing was held on Friday, during which Judge Richard Herssh rejected the defense request to move Derek to a minor facility. It will continue to be held at the Metrowst adult detention center while waiting for a test that is due in June.

Rose does not attend the hearing, even through a video conference, as happened in January. However, his father and grandmother attended the court proceedings. During the hearing, Judge Herssh emphasized that the process was delayed excessively and should start as soon as possible. He also accused the defense of stopping the presentation of their evidence.

Moreover, the judge informs the young man’s lawyers that if they plan to use mental health protection, they must immediately provide the relevant evidence. The defense demanded a delay in the process to include additional witnesses, videos and interviews, but Hersh denied this request and imposes all the evidence, including witness names, to be submitted by May 9.

Derek Rosa will be tried as an adult and will be charged with a first -degree murder charge. On the night of October 12, 2023, the then 13-year-old allegedly stabbed her mother, Irina Garcia, 46 times while she slept. It happened in front of the crib, where his sister of a 14-day baby sleeps. Later, he called 911, describing in detail what had happened in the apartment, located in 211 west and 79th place in Hyalea. Before he does this, he claims to have taken pictures of his mother’s body and sent them to a friend, telling his actions.

In the virtual appearance of the court last September, the father and grandmother of Rosa, who were present in the courtroom, were visibly excited by his physical transformation. The family maintains the innocence of the teenager, claiming that there is no history of mental health problems and is an excellent student. He was even a member of the roller of his school’s honor, where peers considered him an intelligent and quiet young man.