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Mother Charged with Stabbing Daughter to Death in Oakland

Rosa Orozco-Suarez, a resident of Oakland, California, is currently being held without bail following her indictment for the murder of her 10-year-old daughter. Law enforcement agencies are thoroughly looking into the case to identify any measures that could have been taken to avoid such an unconscionable act. Rosa Orozco-Suarez, 33, is charged with murdering her 10-year-old daughter, Sophia Lorenzo Oroz co, in Oakland, on May 22, 2023. She allegedly stabbed her own daughter to death and called a relative to confess the crime. OrozCo-Su Suarez is currently being held without bail in Santa Rita Jail and faces multiple enhancements to her charges, including the use of a knife, killing a vulnerable victim and being in a position of trust. Sophia's father, Federico Lorenzo, had a history of violent behavior towards both his daughter and her mother, leading to a restraining order being issued against him. The persistent nature of domestic violence makes it even more necessary for intervention measures and intensive support systems to be in place for families who may be experiencing similar cycles of violence.

Mother Charged with Stabbing Daughter to Death in Oakland

Published : 10 months ago by in General

The chilling news about Rosa Orozco-Suarez, an Oakland woman charged with murdering her 10-year-old daughter, Sophia Lorenzo Orozco, is reverberating throughout the community. As reported by Mercury News, Orozco-Suarez allegedly stabbed her own daughter to death in their apartment on May 22, 2023, and called a relative to confess the crime.

She was charged with murder on June 9, 2023, and is currently being held without bail in Santa Rita Jail. Orozco-Suarez, 33, faces multiple enhancements to her charges, including the use of a knife, killing a vulnerable victim and being in a position of trust. Her plea is scheduled to be entered on June 30, according to court records.

Rosa Orozco-Suarez allegedly inflicted self-inflicted wounds after killing her daughter, who was found dead with a stab wound to her neck, as reported by KRON4 News. Orozco-Suarez was taken to a local hospital to treat injuries to her hands and wrists before being released and subsequently charged.

As another KRON4 News article points out, Sophia's father, Federico Lorenzo, had a history of violent behavior towards both his daughter and her mother, leading to a restraining order being issued against him. Sophia's aunt, Nancy Orozco, stated that the child's tragic death is the "consequence of a home where there was always domestic violence — always." This seemingly endless cycle of violence in the family paints a distressing backdrop to the awful events that led to the 10-year-old's brutal death.

Federico Lorenzo, Sophia's grieving father, remained emotional while talking to KRON4 News. He spoke of his daughter's playful nature and their shared love of going on fishing and camping trips. This side of their relationship suggests a family that, despite its history of domestic violence, could still experience moments of happiness and shared activities.

What is clear is that both Sophia's mother and father were deeply impacted by the toxic environment that had taken root in the family, as evidenced by Nancy Lena, a friend who communicated with Orozco-Suarez, noticing a change in her text messages starting in January. Lena indicated that the severity of the issues wasn't apparent at the time, saying, "I didn't want to jump to a conclusion. I was worried."

It is undeniable that the family's history of violence played a significant role in the eventual tragedy that took Sophia's life. The persistent nature of this violence makes it even more necessary for intervention measures and intensive support systems to be in place for families who may be experiencing similar cycles of domestic violence. Oakland Police Department's Interim Police Chief Darren Allison described Sophia's death as a "senseless and horrific act of violence."


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