A Florida mother, Linda Maria Palacio, was arrested on January 7, 2025, after being accused of enlisting her teenage son to help her steal $1,300 in cash from her lover. Palacio, 39, faces charges of felony burglary and grand theft, as well as misdemeanor charges for contributing to the delinquency of a minor and resisting arrest. The incident occurred on November 13, 2024, in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, Florida.
According to police, Palacio and her son broke into the apartment of a man she had been in an on-again, off-again sexual relationship with for about ten years. The burglary was captured on a Ring camera, which played a key role in identifying the suspects. The footage showed the teenage son, whose face was covered by a towel, forcing open the apartment door, which allowed his mother to enter. Palacio, who was also masked, allegedly covered the camera, but not before it recorded her showing her son the location of a jar containing $1,300 in cash and a carton of cigarettes worth $200.
The victim, who had been in a long-term but sporadic relationship with Palacio, reportedly identified her as the culprit after the crime was discovered. Following an investigation, both mother and son were arrested. While the son, whose age was reported to be between 13 and 15, provided a statement to the police, it was not released due to his status as a minor. The son was not named as a co-defendant in the case, though he was involved in the crime.
Palacio was questioned by authorities, and during her interview, she reportedly became agitated and uncooperative when confronted with the evidence from the Ring camera. Her behavior led to further charges of resisting arrest. She is currently being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami-Dade County, awaiting further legal proceedings. Her bond has not yet been set for the burglary charge, but she has a hearing scheduled for Friday regarding the misdemeanor charges.
This case has garnered attention due to the unusual nature of the crime, with a mother allegedly involving her teenage son in a serious criminal act. The incident has raised concerns about the influence of parents on their children and the potential consequences of such actions. As the legal process unfolds, more details may emerge about the motivations behind the crime and the relationship between Palacio and the victim.
