Florida Mom: Son’s Death & Exorcism Claim
- Lucie County, Fla., woman faces murder charges after allegedly killing her six-year-old son. rhonda Paulynice, 31, told police she believed God commanded her to "exorcise demons" from Ra’myl...
- Police discovered the boy's body at their Fort Pierce home after his school requested a welfare check, citing his absence for over two weeks.
- Del Toro described the grim scene and the emotional toll on law enforcement.
A Florida mother, Rhonda Paulynice, faces second-degree murder charges after the death of her six-year-old son, Ra’myl Pierre, at thier Fort Pierce home.Police found the child after a welfare check, prompted by his prolonged absence from school. Paulynice claims God instructed her to perform an exorcism. The investigation into this heartbreaking case reveals disturbing details, as the mother allegedly sought to rid her son of demons, ultimately leading to his death and the alteration of his remains. Sheriff Richard Del Toro described the grim scene and the emotional impact on law enforcement responding.Stay informed with News Directory 3 for updates on this tragic story as the community grapples with the loss and the legal proceedings unfold. Discover what’s next as authorities work towards more answers in this developing case.
Florida Mother Charged in Son’s Death After Exorcism Claim
Updated June 02, 2025
A St. Lucie County, Fla., woman faces murder charges after allegedly killing her six-year-old son. rhonda Paulynice, 31, told police she believed God commanded her to “exorcise demons” from Ra’myl Pierre, according to sheriff Richard Del Toro.
Police discovered the boy’s body at their Fort Pierce home after his school requested a welfare check, citing his absence for over two weeks. Paulynice is now charged with second-degree murder adn altering a dead body.
Del Toro described the grim scene and the emotional toll on law enforcement. He noted the boy was found dead in his bed. An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death, though investigators suspect the child died around May 18.
According to Del Toro, Paulynice stated she believed her son was freed from demons after he died and that she was awaiting his return. She also faces a charge of altering a dead body for allegedly “preserving” her son’s remains.
“She believed she was being told by God to exorcise demons out of the child’s body,” the sheriff said. “When the child had stopped moving and passed away at that point, she felt that the child had been released of those demons and was waiting for him to come back.”
What’s next
The inquiry is ongoing. Authorities will continue to investigate the tragic death as the community mourns the loss of Ra’myl Pierre.