A 32-year-old mother of five was stabbed multiple times in broad daylight and later died, leading to the arrest of two sisters and their friend on murder charges. The victim, Caroline "Caro" Peña, was identified by authorities, who also named the suspects as Kitty Mia Diaz, 21; Amaya Cookie Diaz, 19; and Kyandra Renee Faz, 21. The attack occurred in the city of Del Rio, Texas, which has a population of 35,000 and is located near the Mexican border. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many remembering Peña as a devoted mother.
According to police, officers responded to a report of a woman with multiple stab wounds at a busy intersection around 2:10 p.m. on Thursday. The victim was taken to a local medical center and later transported to a San Antonio facility for emergency treatment. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries, having been stabbed twice in the back and once in the stomach. The severity of the crime has prompted an outpouring of support for Peña's family, including her five children and twin sister.
Detectives reviewed surveillance video, processed evidence, and interviewed witnesses to identify the suspects, who were arrested on Thursday. Kitty Diaz and Cookie Diaz were taken into custody without incident, while Faz was arrested shortly thereafter. The investigation remains active, and police have not publicly released a motive for the attack. As the community grapples with the loss of Peña, friends and family members have come forward to share their memories of her, describing her as a kind and generous person who loved being a mother.
Peña's childhood friend, Zelina Ochoa, remembered her as someone who was born to be a mom, saying she really loved being a mother. Another friend, Christina Salinas, expressed regret over missing a call from Peña shortly before the stabbing, saying she might have been able to prevent the tragedy. Salinas was able to say goodbye to Peña at the hospital before she was flown to San Antonio for further treatment. The suspects, meanwhile, remain in custody pending court hearings, with the possibility of additional charges being filed as the investigation continues.
The community is still reeling from the loss of Peña, who is survived by her five children, including a 17-year-old son. Friends and family members have remembered her as a kind and generous person who would give everything she had to those in need. As the investigation into her death continues, many are left to wonder what could have motivated such a senseless act of violence. For now, the focus remains on supporting Peña's loved ones and seeking justice for her tragic death.
