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Tragic Murder Case in Royal Palm Beach: Daughter Charged with Killing Mother

Florida woman 'gouged her mother's eyeballs out and killed her' đź”—

Police say Camille Balla, 32, admitted to killing Francisca Monterio-Balla, 55, during a drug-induced attack at their Royal Palm Beach home on Friday.

A tragic incident unfolded in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, where Camille Balla, 32, is charged with murdering her mother, Francisca Monterio-Balla, 55. During a drug-induced episode, Balla allegedly gouged her mother's eyeballs out with glass shards and stored them in a cardboard box. Authorities found Balla covered in blood and leading them to her mother’s body, which was discovered in the garage among broken glass and notes with religious messages. Balla, who claimed to have smoked marijuana possibly laced with Flakka or PCP, exhibited erratic behavior during her arrest and court appearance, prompting a judge to order a mental evaluation.

What did Camille Balla allegedly do to her mother?

Camille Balla is accused of gouging her mother's eyeballs out with glass shards and killing her during a drug-induced episode.

What substances did Balla believe she consumed?

Balla believed she had smoked marijuana that was laced with Flakka or PCP.

What happened during Balla's court appearance?

During her court appearance, Balla screamed and had to be removed from the hearing, leading the judge to order a mental evaluation.

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