Newsworthy: Teen Arrested for Brutal Bronx Family Murder Including 5-Year-Old Brother

NEW YORK (AP) – Police have identified the victims of a grisly triple homicide in the Bronx, in which a 19-year-old son has been arrested for the murders. The suspect, Jayden Rivera, allegedly killed his father’s new family, including his 5-year-old half-brother, in a horrific crime that has shocked the city.

The victims were 38-year-old Jonathan Rivera, 33-year-old Hanoi Peralta, and 5-year-old Kayden Rivera. According to police sources, Jayden Rivera was serving as a babysitter for his half-brother when he allegedly committed the murders inside their home on East 136th St.

The bodies were discovered on Nov. 26, and the scene was described as chilling by Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny. Jonathan had been found in the building’s first-floor hallway with multiple stab wounds, while Peralta had endured a staggering 15 stab wounds to the back and seven in the chest. Kayden had suffered the worst fate, having been disemboweled and found on a bed with numerous stab wounds.

Police believe that the suspect may have suffered a psychotic episode and indicated that the victims had been beaten with a pot after being stabbed. Neighbors reported hearing screams during the early hours of the morning, and Jayden’s mother later called emergency services, reporting that he was hearing voices.

Jayden Rivera is now facing charges of murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon. He is currently being held for a psychological evaluation, during which he reportedly confessed to the crime.

The details of the case continue to shock and disturb the community, and the investigation into the motivations behind this horrendous crime is ongoing.