SH;O;CKING VIDEO FOUND: Footage shows Texas sisters Cookie and Kitty grinning broadly as they were arrested for allegedly murdering a mother of five, while the truth behind the case has finally been revealed
Shocking Arrest Video of Texas Sisters Cookie and Kitty Raises New Questions After Mother of Five Is Fatally Stabbed
A disturbing murder case in Del Rio, Texas, has drawn national attention after video footage appeared to show two sisters smiling and laughing as they were taken into custody in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 32-year-old mother of five.
The victim has been identified as Caroline “Caro” Peña, a Texas mother whose death has devastated her family, friends, and the wider Del Rio community. According to police and multiple reports, Peña was attacked in broad daylight on June 25, 2026, near a busy area of East 10th Street in Del Rio. She was later transported for emergency medical care but died from her injuries that evening.
Three women have been arrested and charged with murder: 21-year-old Kitty Mia Diaz, 19-year-old Amaya “Cookie” Diaz, and 21-year-old Kyandra Renee Faz. Authorities said the suspects were taken into custody later the same day. Investigators reportedly reviewed surveillance footage, gathered evidence, and interviewed witnesses before identifying the three women as suspects.
What has made the case even more shocking to many viewers is the arrest footage. In the video, the two sisters appear to grin while being detained. Reports say Amaya “Cookie” Diaz was seen smiling and sticking out her tongue, while Kitty Mia Diaz also appeared unfazed during the arrest. The footage quickly spread online, sparking outrage from people who questioned how anyone accused in such a violent case could appear so calm or cheerful.
According to court documents cited by reports, investigators believe Amaya “Cookie” Diaz was the person who wielded the knife during the attack. The documents reportedly state that she exited a vehicle and stabbed Peña in the back. Kitty Diaz and Kyandra Faz are accused of joining the physical assault before fleeing the scene.
Peña was reportedly stabbed multiple times. Police said she suffered serious wounds, including injuries that punctured her lung. She was first taken to Val Verde Regional Medical Center and later airlifted to San Antonio for emergency treatment. Despite efforts to save her, she died around 9 p.m. that night.
The attack was especially horrifying because it happened in the middle of the day, in a public area. A friend of Peña told local media that the violence did not happen in a hidden alley or isolated place, but near one of the busiest roads in the city. That detail has intensified fear and anger in the community, where many residents are struggling to understand how a confrontation could turn deadly so quickly.
As of now, police have not publicly released a clear motive. Some reports suggest the incident may have followed a confrontation involving Peña and one of the suspects, but investigators have not confirmed the full background. Authorities have also said the investigation remains active and that additional charges may be possible.
Behind the viral video and online anger is the grief of Peña’s family. She was remembered by friends as a devoted mother who loved her children deeply. One childhood friend said Peña was the kind of person who seemed “born to be a mom,” and others described her as generous, strong, and loyal.
Peña leaves behind five children. Reports say two of her children have autism, making the loss even more devastating for the family. A fundraiser was launched to support the children and relatives as they face the emotional and financial aftermath of her death.
For many people following the case, the most haunting part is the contrast between Peña’s final hours and the suspects’ demeanor during arrest. While a mother of five was fighting for her life, the arrest footage appeared to show the accused smiling. That image has become a symbol of the public’s outrage, though the legal process has not yet determined guilt.
All three suspects remain presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. They are being held as the case moves forward, with reports saying they were booked into custody and placed under high bond amounts.
The case has now become more than a local tragedy. It is a story about a brutal daylight attack, a grieving family, viral footage, and the unanswered question at the center of it all: what led to the death of Caroline Peña?
Until investigators release more details, the truth behind the confrontation remains incomplete. But one thing is already clear: five children have lost their mother, a Texas community is shaken, and three young women now face the possibility of spending much of their lives behind bars if convicted.
