NEW YORK, NEW YORK – A shocking triple-homicide in the Bronx has left the community reeling after a 5-year-old boy, his mother, and his father were brutally slain in their apartment. The suspect, 19-year-old Jayden Rivera, confessed to the horrifying crime and is currently being held in a suburban psychiatric ward.
According to NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny, the attacker, who was babysitting his half-brother at the time, claimed he was hearing voices and believed the innocent victims were going to hurt him. Rivera’s attorney stated that he suffers from “extreme mental health issues,” shedding light on a potentially tragic case of untreated mental illness.
The gruesome scene was discovered by police, with the father found dead in the hallway, the mother on the bed with multiple stab wounds, and the young boy brutally disemboweled. Rivera was taken into custody at a psychiatric ward after confessing to his mother about the massacre.
Neighbors reported hearing screams throughout the night, raising questions about the timeline and circumstances leading up to the tragic discovery. Investigators also found bloody clothes and sneakers at the suspect’s home, linking him to the crime scene.
The accused killer, a recent college dropout, had no prior arrests and had been working as a doorman. His attorney expressed condolences to the family and emphasized the need for proper mental health care for Rivera.
As the community grapples with this senseless act of violence, authorities are working to understand the events that led to this tragedy and ensure that justice is served for the victims. The devastating loss of young Kayden Rivera, his mother Hanoi Peralta, and his father Jonathan Rivera has left a deep impact on the Bronx, prompting a collective call for support and compassion.