Mother Charged with Murder of 11-Year-Old Son After Disneyland Visit

Saritha Ramaraju faces 26 years to life for allegedly slitting her son's throat during a custody visit in Santa Ana, California.

Saritha Ramaraju, 48, called 911 on March 19, confessing to killing her son, Yatin, and attempting suicide by ingesting pills.
The boy's body was found in a Santa Ana hotel room, surrounded by Disneyland souvenirs, with his throat slit by a kitchen knife purchased the day before.
Ramaraju and her son had been on a three-day Disneyland trip during a court-approved custody visit, with Yatin scheduled to return to his father that day.
The killing is believed to be linked to a prolonged custody battle between Ramaraju and her ex-husband, Prakash Raju, following their 2018 divorce.
Ramaraju has been charged with murder and a weapon enhancement and is being held without bail, with her next court appearance set for April 17, 2025.