Authorities in New Britain, Connecticut, have arrested Karla Garcia — also known as Gretchen Gretchen — after she allegedly murdered her 12-year-old daughter, Jacqueline “Mimi” Garcia, with the help of her sister, Leeanna Garcia, and her boyfriend, known on Facebook as Bigga Boss.
According to investigators, officers were responding to reports of suspicious activity at an abandoned property when they made the grisly discovery. While inspecting the yard, police found a large container near the fence line, inside of which they “believed they located what appeared to be human remains,” authorities said.
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| Mimi, 12 year old New Britain, Connecticut girl found dead in container at abandoned property. |
Police have not yet revealed a motive behind the shocking murder, nor the exact circumstances leading up to Mimi’s death. However, investigators confirmed that the remains are believed to be those of 12-year-old Jacqueline ‘Mimi’ Garcia, Karla’s daughter.
Neighbors described the scene as deeply disturbing, with officers and forensic teams working throughout the night at the abandoned property.
Unanswered questions over body found in container at New Britain property
News of the discovery of the girl’s body led to outcry on social media.
Posted Rozelli Anahi on Facebook: ‘Our family is heartbroken and in pain after the tragic loss of our sweet Mimi. No words can ever describe what we’re feeling right now, but we ask for prayers, love, and strength during this time. Please keep my cousin and our family lifted, that God may bring comfort and peace in the middle of this storm.’
Posted another on Facebook, ‘Why was missing for 3 months and New Britain didn’t know? Hell CT?! No Amber? No posts!?
To date authorities had yet to announce what arrests the woman’s mother now faced along with her cause and manner of death and how long the girl had been in the container.
NBC Connecticut reported that several agencies were now involved in the investigation, including state police and the state’s attorney’s office.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to contact the New Britain Police Detective Division at 860-826-3131 as the investigation remains ongoing.
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