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Brooklyn Nightmare (11207): Mom Kills 4-Year-Old, Claims Kids Were ‘Possessed by the Devil’ – LIVE UPDATES

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East New York neighborhood (11207) – A Brooklyn mother has been charged after fatally stabbing her 4-year-old daughter and seriously injuring her two younger children, claiming they were “possessed by the devil,” according to the District Attorney. The horrific incident took place in East New York, where police responded to a 911 call and discovered the children with multiple stab wounds. Authorities say the woman appeared to be suffering from a severe mental health episode. The surviving children, ages 2 and 6 months, are hospitalized in critical condition. The case has shocked the local community and reignited concerns about untreated mental illness among parents.

Brooklyn Nightmare (11207): Mom Kills 4-Year-Old, Claims Kids Were ‘Possessed by the Devil’ – LIVE UPDATES

Key Facts

  • BREAKING: Brooklyn mother fatally stabs her 4-year-old daughter, injures 2 younger children

  • IMPACT: One child dead, two others — ages 2 and 6 months — seriously injured

  • OFFICIAL SOURCE: “She believed her children were possessed by the devil.” – DA Eric Gonzalez

  • ACTION: NYPD urges public to report any signs of mental health breakdowns in parents

Hyperlocal Impact

  1. Precise Location:
    East New York neighborhood (ZIP: 11207) — Near Van Siclen Ave and New Lots Ave

  2. Community Connection:
    “She was quiet. We always saw her with her kids. It’s heartbreaking.”
    – Tanya Lopez, Van Siclen Grocery owner

  3. Visual Proof:
    @BklynEyewitness – Taken at 2:17 PM outside apartment

Exclusive Angle

  • WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
    This is the second child-killing incident in NYC in under two months, highlighting a growing mental health crisis in underserved areas

  • DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE:
    Obtained by Newsbreak through DA’s Office

Crisis Response

  • IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
    » NYC Well (24/7 crisis support): 1-888-NYC-WELL
    » Safe Horizon – Domestic Abuse Support: 1-800-621-HOPE

  • OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
    “If a parent appears unstable, call authorities. Children’s lives depend on it.”
    – Lt. Jessica Davis, NYPD Child Abuse Division

Community Pulse

VOTE: Should NYC mandate mental health screenings for all new parents?
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🗣️ Comment below — city agencies are monitoring responses

Update Log

  • 11:30 AM: DA confirms mother is in psychiatric custody for evaluation

  • 12:45 PM: Identities of children released — ages 4, 2, and 6 months

  • 2:10 PM: Community gathers for candlelight vigil outside building entrance

Ronak Sharma
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