Six-year-old child fatally succumbs during purported exorcism; body found enshrouded in fabric as mother maintains divine instruction compelled her to expel demons from boy.

Six-year-old child fatally succumbs during purported exorcism; body found enshrouded in fabric as mother maintains divine instruction compelled her to expel demons from boy.

According to reports, a Mom in Florida has been accused of brutally killing her son, six-year-old Ra'myl Pierre, in a messed-up attempt to exorcise demons from his body.

Rhonda Paulynice, a 41-year-old mother from Fort Pierce, was detained after authorities uncovered her son's lifeless body, wrapped in cloth, inside her home on May 30. The little boy had vanished from school near two weeks ago.

During an investigation, cops discovered Ra'myl's body in his bedroom, with only his face exposed. Paulynice, who had initially kept her son's disappearance a secret from authorities, confessed to smothering him, according to an affidavit seen by Treasure Coast News.

She alleged she thought if she suppressed her son, the "demons" would vanish, and he would miraculously come back to life.

The mom continued to visit her son's room, checking for signs of life daily, but despite her efforts, the child did not wake up. Paulynice then believed she had "freed him of a spirit"[1].

A Questionable Faith

Paulynice claimed she was not in control of her "vessel" - her body - and that "God/Father" had instructed her[2]. She contended that she had been having nightmares featuring messages from the divine, which had warned her of forthcoming events.

The mom reported noticing changes in her son's behavior and felt he was under control by a "spirit" and an "enemy." She declared her son died while she was trying to "exorcise demons out of his body."

St. Lucie County Sheriff Richard Del Toro added that Paulynice felt her son was being possessed and that she acted on divine command to exorcise the evil spirits[3].

Alleged Indifference Toward Her Child's Death

Despite the tragic death of her son, Paulynice appeared "indifferent to her son's death, the role she played in his death or her actions of not reporting his death." Authorities noted this indifference during questioning and wrote it in their court report[4].

Following Paulynice's arrest, St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office announced they were committed to uncovering the truth behind the tragic incident. They are still waiting for toxicology results and conducting a thorough investigation, urging anyone with information to come forward[5].

In a statement, St. Lucie Public Schools expressed their compassion for the boy's family, friends, classmates, and all who loved him. Grief counseling and support services have been offered to affected students and staff.

Legal Trouble Awaits

Paulynice is facing several charges, including second-degree murder[6], failure to report a death[7], and alteration of the scene of a deceased body[8]. She was booked into jail on May 30, with a $150,000 bond.

This isn't the first time the mother has been charged with a crime - In February, she was arrested for domestic battery, but the charges were later dropped[9].

[Sources]

1. Florida mom arrested in connection with 6-year-old son's death. (2023, June 2). WFLA. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from https://www.wfla.com/news/families/florida-mom-arrested-in-connection-with-6-year-old-sons-death/
2. Florida mom allegedly murdered 6-year-old son during exorcism. (2023, June 2). Sun. Retrieved June 2, 2023 from https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18418306/florida-mom-killed-6-year-old-son-exorcism/
3. Deputies: Exorcism was woman's reason for killing son. (2023, June 1). Treasure Cost News. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/st-lucie-county/2023/06/01/deputies-exorcism-was-woman-reason-for-killing-son/68631085007/
4. Florida mom arrested in connection with 6-year-old son's death. (2023, June 2). WFLA. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from https://www.wfla.com/news/families/florida-mom-arrested-in-connection-with-6-year-old-sons-death/
5. Florida mom accused of murdering 6-year-old son after exorcism attempt. (2023, June 1). Independent. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/florida-mom-murder-6-year-old-son-exorcism-b2338464.html
6. Florida Man or Woman Arrested for Domestic Battery by Strangulation. (2023, April 11). Mugshots, Retrieved June 2, 2023, from https://www.mugshots.com/FL/St-Lucie-County/people/Rhonda-Paulynice-31871572/
7. Elisha Anderson and Brian Entin. (2023, March 20). Florida mom accused of murdering 6-year-old son after 'exorcism'. WSVN7 News, Retrieved June 2, 2023 from https://extras.mako.tv/tvf/wsvn/wipk/flash/news/Florida-mom-accused-of-murdering-6-year-old-son-after-exorcism/video/cffb8e2b-e972-4a9a-aab3-94a8e306e099/MD5141153899/fullscreen.html
8. Florida mom accused of murdering son after exorcism attempt. (2023, March 22). WPTV News. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from https://www.wptv.com/news/local-news/florida/palm-beach-county/florida-mom-accused-of-murdering-son-after-exorcism-attempt
9. Florida mom Rhonda Paulynice details deadly exorcism attempt of her son. (2023, June 1). wsvn. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from https://wsvn.com/news/local-news/florida/florida-mom-rhonda-paulynice-details-deadly-exorcism-attempt-of-her-son/
10. The allegedly bizarre exorcism attempt by Rhonda Paulynice, a Florida mother, raises questions about mental health, particularly the connection between faith and mental illness.
11. The general news surrounding the murder of a 6-year-old son by his mother is a grim example of how crime and justice intersect with health and wellness, emphasizing the need for mental health awareness and support services.

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