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Daylight Attack Leaves Texas Mother Dead; 3 Arrested
30 Jun
Summary
- A mother of five was fatally stabbed in broad daylight on East 10th Street.
- Three young women, Kitty Mia Diaz, Amaya Diaz, and Kyandra Faz, were arrested.
- The victim's best friend tragically missed a phone call moments before the attack.
Caroline Peña, a 32-year-old mother of five, tragically lost her life after being stabbed on East 10th Street in Del Rio on Thursday, June 25. The attack occurred in broad daylight around 2 p.m., shocking friends and witnesses.
Authorities quickly identified and arrested Kitty Mia Diaz, 21, Amaya "Cookie" Diaz, 19, and Kyandra Renee Faz, 21, in connection with the homicide. All three have been charged with murder as the investigation into a motive continues.
Peña's best friend, Christina Salinas, shared her profound grief, revealing she missed a call from Peña just moments before the fatal incident. Salinas expressed that her presence might have altered the tragic outcome.
Another friend, Zelina Ochoa, emphasized the audacity of the crime, noting it happened on a busy street near a popular eatery, not in a secluded area. Ochoa remembered Peña as a deeply caring individual.
As of Tuesday, June 30, a GoFundMe campaign created to assist Peña's family had garnered over $5,000.
