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New York Post
28-04-2025
- New York Post
Accused stalker arrested for murdering his ex after her toddler was spotted covered in blood: cops
An accused stalker has been charged with stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death — after being identified by the slain mom's 3-year-old daughter, who was found wandering the streets covered in blood, according to authorities. Joy Chandra Nath, 29, was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing Maria Camila Garcia-Molina, 24, several times in her neck, torso, and arms — while under a restraining order, accused of stalking her, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said. The mom's body was found in her vehicle after her young daughter was found wandering around the parking lot of their residential apartment complex on Saturday afternoon. Advertisement The toddler had dried blood on her face and clothes — and told cops her mom had been with a man named 'Joy' when she was 'hit in the head and was now sleeping,' according to an arrest report obtained by CBS Miami. 4 Joy Chandra Nath allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death, leaving her toddler wandering the streets covered in blood. Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Garcia-Molina's body was found covered in blankets on the rear floorboard of the car, which was also spattered with blood, the arrest report noted. Advertisement 4 Maria Camila Garcia-Molina was found in her vehicle with multiple stab wounds. The young mother had already taken a restraining order out against Nath, accusing him of stalking her, the outlet said. He had also confronted Garcia-Molina and her new boyfriend Friday night at a local mall, according to a police report obtained by the outlet. 4 The young mother had already taken out a restraining order against Nath. Advertisement Nath allegedly later returned to the crime scene in a black Lexus with the headlights off while investigators were still processing the crime scene, according to the report. Police noticed scratch marks and bruising on his face, neck, and arms. Nath allegedly told police he was planning on returning some of Garcia-Molina's items, which were in his possession, the outlet said. 4 Nath was denied bail at his arraignment. CBS News Miami Advertisement The perp waived his right to an attorney and provided a recorded statement saying he spent time with the young mother and daughter earlier that day for breakfast, according to the report. A search of his vehicle revealed a slew of Garcia-Molina's possessions, including her purse, cellphone, and several forms of ID. Cell phone data shows she traveled from her apartment to Nath's residence, then back to the lot where her body was found, the outlet reported. Nath was denied bail at his arraignment Monday, court records indicate.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Child, 3, Was Wandering in Parking Lot with Blood on Her Face. Then Her Mom Was Found Slain
Authorities have arrested a Florida man in connection with the death of a woman after her young child was seen roaming in public with blood on her face and clothes. Maria Camila Garcia-Molina, 24, was found fatally stabbed inside her car in Miami, Fla., on Saturday, April 24, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said in a press release. Investigators arrested 29-year-old Joy Chandra Nath in connection with the case. He was identified by the Miami Herald, WSVN and CBS as her ex-boyfriend. Police responded to Garcia-Molina's residence after the woman's 3-year-old daughter was seen wandering around the parking lot of her family's residential complex, with what appeared to be dried blood on her face and clothes, the sheriff's office said. A neighbor saw the child and took her to the girl's grandmother, who then flagged down a sheriff's deputy. Responding officers tried to locate the child's mother, Garcia-Molina, in her home but could not find her, per MDSO. They then found the woman in her vehicle during a search of the area. She had several stab wounds on her and was pronounced deceased at the scene, MDSO said. The investigation revealed Nath had allegedly stalked Garcia-Molina in the weeks leading up to her killing, per unspecified court documents cited by the Miami Herald. Following the couple's break-up in November, Nath allegedly showed up to the woman's workplace and told her he had left something for her in her car; she later found an Apple Air Tag attached to her car, per the document, the Herald reports. He had a temporary restraining order against him, but it was dropped after Garcia-Molina was absent for a hearing, the Herald reported, citing court records. On the day before the killing, Nath allegedly showed up at a mall where Garcia-Molina was meeting her current boyfriend, and he got into an altercation with the boyfriend, per the documents. Nath allegedly told police he had breakfast with the victim and her child on the morning of the killing. When authorities saw him in her neighborhood after the killing, he allegedly told them he was there to return her belongings, per the court documents. In a GoFundMe set up to assist Garcia-Molina's family, she is being remembered as a hardworking mother who had a bright future ahead of her. "Camila was the most beautiful and loving girl that you can ever imagine," her mother wrote in the fundraiser. The mother said Garcia-Molina "had dreams, plans, and a beautiful future ahead that was taken away from her too soon."Nath has been charged with second-degree murder and child abuse, according to Miami-Dade online court records reviewed by PEOPLE. His plea and attorney information were not available in the online records. If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. Read the original article on People
CBS News
28-04-2025
- CBS News
Man charged with murder in ex-girlfriend's stabbing death in SW Miami-Dade denied bond
Man accused in deadly stabbing of ex-girlfriend in The Hammocks, police say Man accused in deadly stabbing of ex-girlfriend in The Hammocks, police say Man accused in deadly stabbing of ex-girlfriend in The Hammocks, police say A 29-year-old man charged with murder in the stabbing death of his ex-girlfriend over the weekend in Southwest Miami-Dade will remain in jail. Joy Chandra Nath appeared before a Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Mindy Glazer on Monday morning. After reading the arrest report, Glazer said there was probable cause for the second-degree murder charge and denied him bond. She then set a $5,000 bond for a child abuse charge that he's also facing. Nath is accused of fatally stabbing 24-year-old Maria Camila Garcia-Molina, 24, on Saturday afternoon. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, just before 3:55 p.m., a deputy was flagged down by a woman who said her 3-year-old granddaughter was found wandering in the parking lot of her residential complex at SW 144 Street and SW 134 Avenue in Miami. A neighbor recognized the child and escorted her to her grandmother's residence. The child had what appeared to be dried blood on her face and her clothing, according to Nath's arrest report. Additional deputies arrived at the child's residence in an attempt to locate her mother, identified as Garcia-Molina. Deputies conduct an area search During a search, deputies located Garcia-Molina's vehicle parked at the Twin Lakes complex where she lived. Maria Camila Garcia-Molina, 24, was killed Saturday night in Miami. Police have arrested her ex-boyfriend Joy Chandra Nath, 29, who family members of the victim say stalked her. Courtesy of Go Fund Me According to the arrest report, blood was visible on the front passenger seat and a body was found covered in blankets on the rear floorboard. First responders said they forced their way into the car and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced Garcia-Milina dead. She had sustained multiple sharp force injuries to her neck, torso and arms, according to the sheriff's office. Investigators learned Garcia-Molina had last been seen leaving her home around 12:30 p.m. with her daughter. A little over two hours later, police said her daughter was found wandering alone — something family members said was highly unusual. The toddler, who was not physically injured, told detectives her mother had been with a man named Joy and that her mother was "hit in the head and was now sleeping." History of stalking victim Family members told detectives that Garcia-Molina had an ex-boyfriend, identified as Nath, who had a history of stalking her. According to the report, Garcia-Molina had previously obtained a temporary restraining order against Nath. Family members also told police that Nath had confronted Garcia-Molina and her new boyfriend Friday night at Dolphin Mall. Just after midnight on Sunday morning, while investigators were still processing the crime scene, Nath arrived at the Twin Lakes complex in his black Lexus ES350 with the headlights off, according to the arrest report. According to police, deputies stopped him and noticed scratches and bruising on his face, neck and arms. Nath told deputies he had Garcia-Molina's belongings and planned to return them to her. After being taken into custody, Nath waived his right to an attorney and gave a recorded statement, admitting he had spent time with the victim and her daughter earlier that day. He said they had met for breakfast at Casavana Cuban Cuisine and later parted ways. Nath claimed he returned home to wash his clothes before being contacted by the victim's brother. A search of Nath's vehicle revealed the victim's purse, cellphone and several forms of ID inside. Cell phone data showed the victim's phone traveled from her residence to Nath's residence, then back to the area where her body was found.
Miami Herald
27-04-2025
- Miami Herald
3-year-old watched her mother get killed in Miami-Dade, cops say. Ex-boyfriend cuffed
A 3-year-old found wandering a Miami-Dade neighborhood with blood on her face and clothing told detectives that her mother was 'now sleeping' after her mother's ex-boyfriend hit the woman in the head, according to the sheriff's office. Joy Chandra Nath, 29, is accused of killing his ex, Maria Camila Garcia-Molina. The 24-year-old's body was found in her car, covered in blankets on the floorboard. She had 'sharp force injuries' on several parts of her body, deputies say. Nath is facing second-degree murder and child abuse charges. On Saturday, shortly before 4 p.m., deputies found Garcia-Molina's daughter alone in the area of the housing complex where they lived on Southwest 134th Court near the Hammocks. Garcia-Molina's family members told detectives that Nath had a history of stalking her and that she had obtained a restraining order in the past. Court records show Garcia-Molina was granted a temporary restraining order on Jan. 31. The restraining order, however, was dismissed on Feb. 28 because Garcia-Molina didn't attend a hearing. The day before Garcia-Molina was killed, Nath followed her to Dolphin Mall, where she was meeting with her boyfriend. Nath had an altercation, investigators say, with Garcia-Molina's boyfriend. Before his arrest, deputies saw Nath entering Garcia-Molina's neighborhood. He said he was there to return Garcia-Molina's purse and phone and asked 'what happened because I saw her this morning.' In a later interview with investigators, Nath said he had met with Garcia-Molina and her daughter to eat breakfast at Starbucks. He said she gave him her personal items and they went their separate ways. He said he then went home, washed clothes and decided to check on her and return her personal belongings after he got a call from Garcia-Molina's brother asking about her whereabouts. Victim fearful of ex-boyfriend In court documents, Garcia-Molina described how Nathan stalked her after their five-month relationship, which ended in November 2024. She expressed concern over Nath's 'persistent stalking behavior' and feared it would escalate into physical violence. On Jan. 29, Garcia-Molina's grandmother and uncle were walking their dog when the dog rushed toward Nath, who was hiding near the neighbor's trash can, records show. After Garcia-Molina's uncle confronted Nath, he said he was there to give his ex and her daughter 'something.' While on an outing with her daughter on Jan. 21, Garcia-Molina noticed Nath trailing behind her car. Concerned for her safety, she drove away from the area, according to court documents. The day before, Nath allegedly approached Garcia-Molina at a store parking lot, saying 'What a coincidence, you're here too.' After their break-up in November, Nath came to her job with chocolates and flowers. She noticed that Nath was still in the parking lot and texted him to ask why he was still there. Nath, court documents say, replied: 'I left something on your car.' Garcia-Molina later found an Apple Air Tag attached to her vehicle.
CBS News
27-04-2025
- CBS News
Man charged with murder after allegedly stabbing, killing ex-girlfriend in Miami, officials say
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Homicide Bureau announced Sunday. MDSO said Joy Chandra Nath has been charged with murder in the death of 24-year-old Maria Camila Garcia-Molina. According to investigators, just before 3:55 p.m., a deputy was flagged down by a woman who said her 3-year-old granddaughter was found wandering in the parking lot of her residential complex at SW 144 Street and SW 134 Avenue in Miami. A neighbor recognized the child and escorted her to her grandmother's residence. The child had what appeared to be dried blood on her face and her clothing, according to the report. MDSO's Vulnerable Victims Unit responded to the location and launched a child neglect investigation. Additional deputies responded to the child's residence in attempt to locate the mother, identified as Garcia-Molina. Deputies conduct an area search During a search, deputies located the Garcia-Molina's vehicle parked at the Twin Lakes complex where she lived. According to the arrest report, blood was visible on the front passenger seat and a body was found covered in blankets on the rear floorboard. Maria Camila Garcia-Molina, 24, was killed Saturday night in Miami. Police have arrested her ex-boyfriend Joy Chandra Nath, 29, who family members of the victim say stalked her. Courtesy of Go Fund Me First responders said they forced their way into the car. At 6:25 p.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced Garcia-Milina dead at the scene. She had sustained multiple sharp force injuries to her neck, torso and arms, according to police. Investigators learned the victim had last been seen leaving her home around 12:30 p.m. with her daughter. A little over two hours later, police said her daughter was found wandering alone — something family members said was highly unusual. The toddler, who was not physically injured, told detectives her mother had been with a man named Joy and that her mother was "hit in the head and was now sleeping." History of stalking victim Family members told detectives that Garcia-Molina had an ex-boyfriend, identified as Nath, who had a history of stalking her. According to the report, Garcia-Molina had previously obtained a temporary restraining order against Nath. Family members also told police that Nath had confronted Garcia-Molina and her new boyfriend Friday night at Dolphin Mall. Around 12:10 a.m. Sunday, while investigators were still processing the crime scene, Nath returned to the Twin Lakes complex in his black Lexus ES350 with the headlights off, according to the arrest report. According to police, deputies stopped him and noticed scratches and bruising on his face, neck and arms. Nath told deputies he had Garcia-Molina's belongings and planned to return them to her. After being taken into custody, Nath waived his right to an attorney and gave a recorded statement, admitting he had spent time with the victim and her daughter earlier that day. He said they had met for breakfast at Casavana Cuban Cuisine and later parted ways. Nath claimed he returned home to wash his clothes before being contacted by the victim's brother. A search of Nath's vehicle revealed the victim's purse, cellphone and several forms of ID inside. Cell phone data showed the victim's phone traveled from her residence to Nath's residence, then back to the area where her body was found. Nath was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and child abuse. The investigation remains ongoing.
