Connecticut mother, two others charged in 12-year-old's death
Connecticut authorities charged Karla Garcia, 29, her boyfriend Jonatan Nanita, 30, and her sister Jackelyn Garcia, 28, after the remains of 12-year-old Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres Garcia were found Oct. 8 in a storage bin behind an abandoned home in New Britain. Police allege the child suffered prolonged abuse and malnourishment before dying in fall 2024; Karla Garcia and Nanita face murder with special circumstances and conspiracy, while Jackelyn faces unlawful restraint and related counts. Karla Garcia’s bail was set at $5 million and Jackelyn’s at $1 million, with arraignments scheduled Tuesday as DCF launches a review of prior agency involvement.
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- Victim identified as 12-year-old Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres Garcia; remains found Oct. 8, 2025 in New Britain, CT
- Karla Garcia and Jonatan Nanita charged with murder with special circumstances and conspiracy; Jackelyn Garcia charged with unlawful restraint, risk of injury to a minor, and intentional cruelty
- Bail: $5,000,000 for Karla Garcia; $1,000,000 for Jackelyn Garcia; Nanita arrested Monday night with court date pending