Robert Rob Alexander Deitering, a three-year-old boy from Gautier, Mississippi, tragically lost his life on April 27, 2020, in San Antonio, Texas. Robert and his five-year-old sister, Clara Marie Deitering, were fatally shot by their mother, Karina Klebernova Sornoza Deitering, in what was determined to be a triple murder-suicide. The incident occurred at their apartment in the Sedona Ranch complex in the 17600 block of Henderson Pass.
Robert's grandmother, Galina Tenzeyevna Taypina, aged 68, was also killed in the incident.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office classified the deaths of Robert and Clara as homicides due to gunshot wounds. The tragic event was reportedly driven by a custody battle between their parents. Karina Deitering had moved to Texas under the pretense of a temporary job, which was later found to be nonexistent. The custody dispute escalated, and Karina applied for and received a temporary restraining order against Jason Deitering, the children's father, preventing him from accessing the children. The court-ordered custody evaluation and allegations of sexual abuse further complicated the case.
Jason Deitering, the children's father, discovered the bodies of his children and mother-in-law after looking through the window of Karina's apartment. The legal community and the family were deeply affected by this tragedy, which highlighted the challenges and emotional toll of custody battles.
No arrests or suspects were involved in this case, as it was determined to be a murder-suicide. The case did not lead to any litigations or further investigations, as the perpetrator was deceased.
Robert Rob Alexander Deitering's death is a somber reminder of the devastating impact of family disputes and the importance of mental health support and conflict resolution in custody cases.
