Mom Accused of Murder, Believed God Told Her
The investigation into Ra'myl Pierre's death is ongoing, and the autopsy results are awaited. Meanwhile, the book on Dorothy Milliken's case provides a fresh look at the cold case, and her family hopes that it will help keep the case in the public eye and prompt new leads.
A 31-year-old mother, Rhonda Paulynice, has been charged with second-degree murder after her 6-year-old son, Ra'myl Pierre, was found dead in their home in St. Lucie County, Florida. According to the sheriff, Paulynice believed she was following God's instructions to "exorcise demons" from her son's body, which ultimately led to his death.
The sheriff's office believes the child was killed on May 18, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause and manner of death. Paulynice has also been charged with failure to report a death and altering a body. The case has raised concerns about the mother's mental state and her interpretation of religious beliefs.
In a separate case, a new book has been published about the unsolved murder of 27-year-old Dorothy Milliken, who was beaten to death in Lewiston, Maine, in 1976. The book, "The Murder of Dorothy Milliken: Cold Case in Maine," presents new clues and potential suspects, but the author, Sharon Kitchens, refrains from speculating on the killer's identity, leaving it to the readers to draw their own conclusions.
Both cases highlight the complexities and challenges of investigating crimes, particularly those that involve sensitive and disturbing circumstances. The families of the victims continue to seek justice and closure, and it is hoped that these cases will prompt further investigation and ultimately lead to the truth.