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Tragic Death of 11-Year-Old in US: Died of Starvation – Only One Berry Found in Her Stomach

Published January 18, 2026, 12:08
Tragic Death of 11-Year-Old in US: Died of Starvation – Only One Berry Found in Her Stomach

The forensic report on the death of 11-year-old Jacqueline Torres-Garcia in Connecticut, USA, has caused shock. The girl was found dead in advanced decomposition at her home, and the report reveals she died of starvation, with only one berry in her stomach. Her mother, Carla Garcia, and her former partner, Jonathan Nanita, have been arrested and charged with murder. In addition to lack of food, the forensic examination showed the presence of amphetamines and antihistamines in Jacqueline's body, drugs that had not been prescribed and for which she had not been diagnosed with any condition. According to testimonies, the girl was tied with plastic ties and was denied access to the toilet. The mother has confessed that she had not fed her daughter for about two weeks before her death. Jacqueline's body was initially placed in the basement of the house and then discarded in a bag by Nanita, who claimed he was ordered to do so by the mother. Jacqueline's death is estimated to have occurred in September 2024. The case has sparked outrage and highlights the horrific conditions under which the girl lived.