Three Women Charged with Murder of Texas Mother

Authorities have charged two sisters and a friend with murder after the stabbing death of a 32-year-old Texas mother. This tragic event occurred in a busy area, drawing widespread attention.

The Del Rio Police Department identified the women as Kitty Mia Diaz, 21, Amaya Cookie Diaz, 19, and Kyandra Renee Faz, 21. All three were arrested concerning the fatal attack on Caroline ‘Caro’ Peña. Del Rio, a city near the Mexican border, became the scene of this tragic incident.

Local reports highlighted Peña’s devotion to her family. ‘She was born to be a mom,’ stated her friend Zelina Ochoa, emphasizing Peña’s love for motherhood.

According to police, Peña arrived at Val Verde Regional Medical Center with multiple stab wounds after an attack at a busy intersection near a Sonic restaurant. Due to her severe injuries, she was transported to a San Antonio facility, where she succumbed to her injuries after being stabbed twice in the back and once in the stomach. Witnesses like Ochoa noted the attack happened in broad daylight on a busy road.

Detectives utilized surveillance video, witness interviews, and evidence processing to identify the suspects, leading to their arrests. Kitty Diaz and Amaya Diaz were arrested around 4 p.m., followed soon by Faz’s arrest. A friend, Christina Salinas, shared a poignant moment, wishing she could have been there for Peña. ‘I feel like if I would have answered that call, I would have been there with her,’ she said.

The police have not yet determined a motive for the attack. However, the investigation remains open, and further charges may follow as more evidence emerges.

Caroline Peña leaves behind five children, the eldest being a 17-year-old son, and a twin sister. Her acts of kindness are fondly remembered by friends like Ochoa. ‘If you needed something and she had it, even if it was her last, she’d give it to you,’ Ochoa shared.