Homeschool Withdrawal and Hidden Abuse: Death of Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres-GarciaNewsWithLala November 23, 2025The death of 12-year-old Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres-Garcia is shining a harsh light on alleged abuse behind closed doors and gaps in Connecticut’s homeschool oversight.Authorities have charged Jacqueline’s mother, Karla Garcia, and her boyfriend, Jonatan Nanita, with murder, along with child cruelty, unlawful restraint, and improper disposal. Her aunt, Jackelyn Garcia is also charged

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Homeschool Withdrawal and Hidden Abuse: Death of Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres-Garcia NewsWithLala November 23, 2025 The death of 12-year-old Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres-Garcia is shining a harsh light on alleged abuse behind closed doors and gaps in Connecticut’s homeschool oversight. Authorities have charged Jacqueline’s mother, Karla Garcia, and her boyfriend, Jonatan Nanita, with murder, along with child cruelty, unlawful restraint, and improper disposal of a body. Her aunt, Jackelyn Garcia, is also charged with child cruelty and endangerment. Investigators believe Jacqueline endured ongoing abuse and malnourishment before her death. Records show Jacqueline attended New Britain public schools from kindergarten through fifth grade, but her mother withdrew her before sixth grade, saying she would be homeschooled after the family moved to Farmington. Advocates now say her case underscores how, once children are pulled from the classroom, there is little statewide oversight to ensure they remain safe. #JacquelineTorresGarcia #KarlaGarcia #JonatanNanita #JackelynGarcia #JusticeForMimi