Florida Mother Charged with Murder After Claiming God Ordered Exorcism

A Florida mother, Rhonda Paulynice, faces second-degree murder charges in the death of her six-year-old son, Ra'myl Pierre. Paulynice told detectives that God instructed her to perform an exorcism, resulting in the child's death. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's office initiated a welfare check at the request of the boy's school, leading to the discovery of the child's body. Sheriff's officials believe the child had been deceased since May 18th. 'She allegedly then attempted to preserve the boy's body in some form after death,' stated the report. Paulynice is currently being held without bond. This tragic case highlights the importance of child welfare checks and raises concerns about the potential dangers of religious extremism.