Teenage girl found dead in a storage room after an undocumented immigrant, who got out of prison recently, followed her as she was walking nearby her home and then stabbed the girl with a 12-inch knife
Florida – In a deeply disturbing incident in Florida, a 28-year-old man, identified as J. Dorisme, has been arrested and charged with first-degree felony murder in connection with the death of a 13-year-old girl, identified as R. Dieujuste, whose body was found death in a storage room of an apartment building and leaving a community in grief and calling for justice.
The heinous crime occurred on Independence Day at the apartment complex where the victim resided. According to authorities, this area was known to the suspect as he lived nearby previously. According to sheriff J. Mina, Dieujuste was on her way to visit a friend within the same complex when she was attacked by Dorisme. The young girl’s belongings were found scattered in a staircase, leading to a frantic search by her family. Unfortunately, the search ended when one of Dieujuste’s relatives discovered her in a storage room, suffering from severe stab wounds and barely clinging to life.
Despite immediate efforts to save her, including CPR and rapid transport to a hospital, Dieujuste succumbed to her injuries. The loss of such a young life in such a violent manner has left the community and law enforcement devastated. Sheriff Mina expressed the collective heartache, emphasizing the difficulty of dealing with such a case as both a law enforcement officer and a parent.
The investigation quickly gained momentum as detectives scoured the crime scene for evidence. They discovered the packaging of a 12-inch knife in the closet where Dieujuste was found, which they believe to be the murder weapon. Surveillance footage from the apartment complex and a nearby store played a crucial role in piecing together the events leading up to the murder. The footage captured Dorisme purchasing a knife shortly before the crime and tracking Dieujuste’s movements within the complex.
In a pivotal turn in the investigation, the suspect’s father called the authorities and identified his son as the suspect after the sheriff’s office released footage of the person of interest to the public. This led to the swift arrest of Dorisme on Thursday night. Dorisme, who has been in the U.S. undocumented since 2008, did not resist arrest. His history includes a previous no-contest plea to a child abuse charge in 2021, where other serious charges were dropped, and a recent altercation with law enforcement in June, which resulted in a mental health evaluation under the state’s Baker Act. Residents had expressed concerns about Dorisme’s presence in the area even before the fatal event, since he was frequently observed watching young girls
The community’s response has been one of profound sorrow and anger. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Dieujuste’s family during this unimaginably difficult time. As Dorisme faces the legal consequences of his actions, with a court appearance already made, the community seeks healing and justice for Dieujuste, whose life was cut tragically short.
