Maria Camila Garcia-Molina dies in fatal Miami stabbing

Maria Camila Garcia-Molina dies in fatal Miami stabbing

Fatal Miami stabbing death of Maria Camila Garcia-Molina – Obituary

Maria Camila Garcia-Molina, 24, was tragically killed after being stabbed multiple times, allegedly by her ex-boyfriend, in Miami, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities reported that 29-year-old Joy Chandra Nath was arrested and charged with murder following the incident. The investigation began when a woman flagged down a deputy around 3:55 p.m., reporting that her 3-year-old granddaughter was found wandering alone in a parking lot at SW 144 Street and SW 134 Avenue, with dried blood visible on her face and clothes.

Deputies launched a child neglect probe and visited the child’s home to locate her mother, Garcia-Molina. During a search of the area, they found Garcia-Molina’s car at the Twin Lakes apartment complex, where blood was seen on the front passenger seat. Inside the car, hidden under blankets on the rear floorboard, deputies discovered her body.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed Garcia-Molina’s death at 6:25 p.m. She had suffered multiple stab wounds to her neck, torso, and arms.

Investigators learned that Garcia-Molina was last seen leaving home with her daughter around 12:30 p.m. Family members noted it was highly unusual for her daughter to be found wandering alone. The child informed detectives that her mother had been with a man named Joy and that her mother had been hit and was “sleeping.”

Family members also revealed that Garcia-Molina had a temporary restraining order against Nath due to previous stalking behavior. They said Nath had recently confronted Garcia-Molina and her new boyfriend at Dolphin Mall.

While investigators processed the crime scene early Sunday morning, Nath returned to the Twin Lakes complex with his vehicle lights turned off. Deputies stopped him and observed fresh injuries on his face, neck, and arms. Nath, who carried Garcia-Molina’s belongings in his car, was taken into custody.

After waiving his right to an attorney, Nath admitted to spending time with Garcia-Molina and her daughter earlier in the day. He said they had breakfast together and later separated. A search of his car turned up Garcia-Molina’s purse, phone, and identification, and cell phone records showed the victim’s phone had traveled between their residences and back to the crime scene area.

Nath now faces charges of second-degree murder and child abuse. The investigation is ongoing.