Teen Charged in Murders of Dad, Brother, 5, and Boy’s Mom Found Stabbed to Death in Bronx Building: Police
Jayden Rivera, 19, was arrested on charges of murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon, the NYPD said
A teenager was arrested after being accused by police of murdering three family members, including his 5-year-old brother, who were found dead inside a Bronx, N.Y., apartment building[1] on Sunday. On Wednesday, Jayden Rivera, 19, was arrested on charges of murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon, the New York City Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE.
Rivera is accused of killing his father, 38-year-old Jonathan Rivera, whose body was found by responding officers in the first-floor hallway of the building on 674 E.
136th Street around 6:40 a.m. on Nov.
26, the NYPD said. Police then found Hanoi Peralta, 38, and the 5-year-old son she shared with Rivera, Kayden Rivera, dead inside their first-floor apartment. All three victims had been fatally stabbed, police said.
Related: Mom, Dad, and 5-Year-Old Son Found Stabbed to Death in Bronx Apartment Building[2] Police believe the suspect was babysitting his brother while his father and father's girlfriend went out on a date, according to WABC-TV and CBS News.[3][4] Neighbor Fernando Cruz told FOX5[5] that he heard "a scuffle or something going on in the hallway."
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The apartment building"I know I heard that, and then I heard a woman screaming," Cruz said. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter[7] for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.[6]
According to PIX11 News[8], neighbor Larry Wesley said, "the family seemed so nice, and everybody got along just right." A GoFundMe campaign[9] has been launched by loved ones to help offset funeral costs. Jonathan, a maintaintence worker, was remembered on the fundraiser as a "friend and dedicated father."
"His hard work and positive spirit made a significant impact on the entire team," the fundraiser states. "You could always find him laughing and supporting teachers as needed, giving high-fives to the students and welcoming parents, always going above and beyond." Story continues "Many of us had the privilege of witnessing the beautiful bond he shared with his son, a Sunshine alumnus and the pride and joy he expressed while talking about his family," it continued.
A motive has not yet been shared by police. It's unclear if Jayden has entered a plea or retained an attorney to speak on his behalf. For more People news, make sure to sign up for our newsletter![10]
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