Authorities have revealed chilling new details in the case of **Wilma Medina**, the Universal City mother now charged with capital murder following the death of her young son, **David**. During questioning, Medina admitted to investigators that she had been overcome by paranoia in the days leading up to the tragedy.
She told officers she felt as though she was being hunted, claiming she saw flashlights on her roof at night and believed people were trying to harm her family. Most disturbingly, she expressed fears that her son was being mistreated at school, a delusion that police say reflected a serious psychological break.
Her statements painted a picture of a woman in profound distress. At one point, Medina was quoted as saying, *“There’s no going back,”* and later pleaded, *“Let me die.”* Detectives described her words as both remorseful and detached, signs of a mental state unraveling under crushing delusions. Despite the remorse she displayed, prosecutors have filed a **capital murder charge**, underscoring the gravity of the crime.
Medina is currently being held on a **\$600,000 bond**, under constant watch due to concerns for her mental and physical well-being while in custody.The tragedy has left the community of **Universal City** in mourning. Neighbors and friends expressed disbelief, struggling to reconcile the shocking incident with the Medina family they thought they knew. For David’s father, the grief is immeasurable.
He is now faced with the unbearable reality of losing his son while also confronting the collapse of his family.Heartfelt condolences continue to pour in for David’s memory. He is remembered as a bright and loving child whose life was stolen far too soon. As the community rallies around his grieving father, many are left shaken by the devastating reminder of how untreated mental illness can shatter lives in an instant
