Mother Accused of Shooting Her 4 Children Breaks Silence from Jail

Mother's Claims of Innocence

• 📌 Oninda Romelus, accused of shooting her four children, professes her innocence from Brazoria County Jail, stating the public's portrayal of her is "a lie."
• 💬 She asserts, "I'm not crazy. I'm not a monster," while discussing the events that led to her arrest on a $14 million bond.

Alleged Stalking and Car Trouble

• 🚗 Romelus explained she was an hour away from her home in Montgomery County because she feared her ex-partner was stalking her.
• 🏨 She had taken her children to a hotel but encountered car trouble and was searching for a 24-hour tire shop.

Claims About Her Son's Actions

• ⚠️ Romelus alleges her 13-year-old son, Okario, who has a history of "psychotic episodes threatening people," suddenly "snapped" while they were driving.
• 🔫 She claims her son grabbed her guns from home and pulled one on her, stating, "I remember my oldest aiming the gun at me."
• 🗣️ She described her son as "growling at me" and pleaded with him to stop.

Contradiction with Investigators' Findings

• ⚖️ Romelus stated she could not discuss what happened next because the jail conversation was being recorded, contradicting investigators' statements.
• 🚨 Investigators believe the evidence shows the tragedy occurred inside the vehicle and that Romelus is the shooter.
• 📝 Court documents state Romelus allegedly told investigators her children were "with the devil" and that she would harm them instead of them harming her, explicitly stating "kill them all."