BEST FRIEND REVEALS THE MOTHER’S FINAL PHONE CALL Before the Brutal Murder Allegedly Involving Kitty and Cookie
Mother’s Final Call to Best Friend Revealed Minutes Before Brutal Texas Killing Allegedly Involving Sisters Kitty and Cookie
A Texas community has been left shaken after the death of 32-year-old Caroline “Caro” Peña, a mother of five who was fatally stabbed in Del Rio in a violent daylight attack. The case has drawn national attention not only because of the brutality of the killing, but also because of the chilling details that emerged afterward: just minutes before the fatal incident, Peña reportedly tried to call her best friend.
According to reports, Peña attempted to reach her longtime friend Christina Salinas shortly before the attack. The call went unanswered, a detail that has since become one of the most heartbreaking elements of the case. Salinas later said she has been haunted by the missed call, wondering whether answering might have changed what happened next.
Authorities said the incident happened on June 25 in Del Rio, Texas. Peña was taken to Val Verde Regional Medical Center with stab wounds before being airlifted to a hospital in San Antonio, where she later died. Three women have since been charged with murder: Kitty Mia Diaz, 21; Amaya “Cookie” Diaz, 19; and Kyandra Renee Faz, 21.
Court and police details cited by media reports allege that Amaya “Cookie” Diaz was the person who stabbed Peña, while Kitty Diaz and Faz were also involved in the violent confrontation. All three suspects are being held on high bonds as the case moves through the justice system.
The emotional weight of the case deepened when Peña’s best friend shared memories of their eight-year friendship. Salinas reportedly posted tributes online, including memories of Peña’s final visit to her home and the pain of knowing that one unanswered call came just before tragedy. For many following the case, that missed call has come to symbolize the cruelty of timing — a brief moment that now feels impossible to forget.
Reports say Peña was still alive after the attack and was able to see Salinas before being transferred for emergency care. Salinas said Peña gave her a kiss before she was airlifted, a final moment that has now become one of the most devastating memories of the case.
The arrests also sparked outrage after video appeared to show the Diaz sisters smiling or laughing while being taken into custody. Footage circulated online showing the two women handcuffed as police arrested them. Their demeanor in the video caused anger among viewers, especially as Peña’s family and friends were grieving the loss of a mother of five.
Police have not publicly confirmed a final motive. Some reports suggest there may have been a confrontation before the stabbing, but investigators are still working to determine the full chain of events. For now, the official focus remains on the murder charges and the evidence collected from witnesses, video footage, and statements.
Peña’s death has left five children without their mother and a community demanding answers. Friends described her as loving, loyal, and deeply connected to the people closest to her. Her best friend’s unanswered call has become a haunting reminder of how suddenly ordinary life can collapse into tragedy.
As the legal process continues, the suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. But for Peña’s loved ones, the pain is already real and irreversible. What remains is a mother’s final attempt to reach someone she trusted — and a best friend left with a missed call she may carry for the rest of her life.
