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Mia Medina-Navas

Case from Fort-myers, FL dated Jun 8, 2014

Victim Details

Name

Mia Medina-Navas

Gender

Female

Race

Hispanic / Latino

City

Fort-myers

State

Florida

Date Of Death

Jun 8, 2014

Age At Death

Last Updated

Jul 19, 2026

Case Description

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Summary based on 9 sources

On June 8, 2014, in Fort Myers, Florida, a tragic incident unfolded at 17372 Phlox Drive in the San Carlos Park neighborhood. Sonny Enrique Medina, 36, fatally shot his live-in girlfriend, Maria Antonia Navas, 29, and their three daughters: Allison Navas-Sanchez, 10, Sophia Medina-Navas, 5, and Mia Medina-Navas, 2. After committing these acts, Medina wrote two suicide notes, called his mother for about 25 minutes, and then dialed 911 before taking his own life. ((https://archive.naplesnews.com/news/crime/final-report-on-san-carlos-family-killings-detail-horror-ep-766864846-336016231.html/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

The Lee County Sheriff's Office released the suicide notes and the 911 call made by Medina. In the notes, Medina expressed feelings of despair and hopelessness, though specific details were not disclosed publicly. The 911 call provided insight into his state of mind during the incident. ((https://archive.naplesnews.com/news/crime/final-report-on-san-carlos-family-killings-detail-horror-ep-766864846-336016231.html/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Funeral services for Maria Navas and her daughters were held in Fort Myers. The community mourned the loss of the family, with many attending the services to pay their respects. ((https://archive.naplesnews.com/news/song-video-honor-maria-navas-and-3-daughters-at-funeral-ep-505176817-341081811.html/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

No arrests were made in connection with this case, as the perpetrator, Sonny Enrique Medina, died by suicide at the scene. The incident was classified as a murder-suicide, with Medina identified as the sole suspect responsible for the deaths of his partner and children. ((https://archive.naplesnews.com/news/crime/final-report-on-san-carlos-family-killings-detail-horror-ep-766864846-336016231.html/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))