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Girl's Autopsy Reveals Sole Blueberry Amid Starvation
16 Jan
Summary
- An 11-year-old girl died from starvation with only one blueberry in her stomach.
- Amphetamines and antihistamines were found in the child's system.
- The child's remains weighed only 27 pounds at the time of discovery.
An 11-year-old girl in Connecticut, Jacqueline 'Mimi' Torres-Garcia, allegedly died from severe malnourishment and fatal child abuse. Her autopsy revealed a devastating lack of sustenance, with only a single blueberry found in her stomach and her body weighing a mere 27 pounds. The report also indicated the presence of amphetamines and an antihistamine in her system, with no record of prescriptions for these substances.
Authorities have charged Jacqueline's mother, Karla Garcia, and her ex-boyfriend, Jonatan Nanita, with murder. Arrest warrant affidavits suggest the child was allegedly starved, restrained, and denied basic necessities for approximately two weeks before her death. Her remains were discovered in New Britain in October 2025, having reportedly been stored in a basement prior to disposal.
The investigation revealed that Jacqueline had been homeschooled, making her abuse difficult to detect. Her mother had obtained full custody in 2022. The father, Victor Torres, has announced plans to sue the Department of Children and Families for negligence. The child's aunt has also been arrested for her alleged complicity.
