Saritha Ramaraju, 48, has been accused of murdering her 11-year-old son, Yatin, during a custody visit. Prosecutors revealed that she left his body on a hotel bed surrounded by Disneyland souvenirs. Allegedly, Ramaraju confessed to killing her son using a large kitchen knife bought a day earlier. The incident, seen by authorities as tied to a custody dispute with the child's father, has raised concerns about parental responsibility. Ramaraju is currently held without bail, with a court appearance scheduled for April 17.
"The life of a child should not hang in the balance between two parents whose anger for each other outweighs their love for their child," said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer.
"Anger makes you forget who you love and what you are responsible for doing. The safest place for a child should be in their parents' arms," Spitzer added.
Ramaraju, who allegedly confessed to the dispatcher, is charged with murder, including an enhancement for the use of a knife purchased just a day prior.
Prosecutors noted the tragic event happened as Ramaraju and her son spent their time together during a visitation at Disneyland, before the horrific incident unfolded.
Collection
[
|
...
]