
Video Reveals Arrest of Mother in Son’s Gruesome Case
Recently, a deeply troubling incident occurred involving 48-year-old Saritha Ramaraju, who was arrested for allegedly murdering her 11-year-old son, Yatin, following a trip to Disneyland. Police bodycam footage reveals Ramaraju, with blood on her hands, calmly approaching officers during her arrest at a La Quinta Inn & Suites in Santa Ana, California.
The tragic event unfolded on March 19, after a three-day Disneyland visit. Ramaraju reportedly called 911, confessing to the crime and indicating she had ingested pills in a suicide attempt. Upon arrival, authorities discovered Yatin’s body surrounded by Disneyland souvenirs, with a large kitchen knife—purchased the day before—found at the scene.
This incident occurred amid a contentious custody battle between Ramaraju and her ex-husband, Prakash Raju, who had primary custody of Yatin following their 2018 divorce. Court records reveal allegations from Ramaraju accusing Raju of making unilateral decisions regarding their son’s welfare and substance abuse issues, while Raju had previously been arrested for DUI and was on probation.
Ramaraju has been charged with special circumstances murder and could face the death penalty if convicted. Her next court appearance is scheduled for April 17 in Orange County.