Today Marks 60 Days Since Enrique's Death and Still Nothing": Searching for the Truth in Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia's Death at the MSP Academy.

Today was a long day. I started off at the Karen Read hearing in Dedham, MA, where I had the chance to sit in court and see special prosecutor Hank Brennan in action for the first time. He seemed to make several questionable moves, and his arguments felt a bit desperate at times. 

After the hearing, I headed over to Canton, MA, for the Stronger Together rally in front of DA Michael Morrissey’s office. It was inspiring to see around 150 people standing up for justice, supporting causes like the Free Karen Read movement, Justice for John O'Keefe, Sandra Birchmore, Juston Root, and Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia.

 As I moved through the crowd, I was introduced to some of Enrique's extended family members, who were there raising awareness about his case. Some had traveled in from Puerto Rico to be part of the standout. I was so grateful to have my friend and Spanish translator, Beatriz, with me—it made communication with his family smooth and informative.

 Without any prior announcement, Enrique's mother and sister were on their way to the standout. After gaining trust with his extended family, I was given the opportunity to meet privately with them for about 30 minutes. Enrique’s mother shared that the family has been following my coverage of his case and expressed their gratitude. When I asked if there were any updates, she said, "Today marks 60 days since Enrique's death, and still nothing, but today we received Enrique's car and possessions back from the academy."

 She added, “Going through my son's possessions these past few weeks, I’ve discovered so much about him. He used to donate to the humane society and other various charities, never saying a word about it to boast. It was simply who he was—quietly generous, never one to brag.” 

 Enrique often spoke to his mother about his training, describing it as very tough and strenuous. He mentioned that allegedly one of the MSP trainers would frequently single him out, saying things like, "You think you’re better than everyone? You think you’re tough just because you’re physically fit!" 

 As I asked more questions about what happened, she recounted that, at the hospital, doctors had told her about the extent of Enrique’s injuries: broken teeth, two fractured vertebrae, and a broken ankle. Enrique’s aunt showed me photos of him in his hospital bed, which were shocking to see. His mother added that doctors told her the brain injury he suffered was equivalent to being struck at 100 mph. She said, “In my opinion this was not an accident; it was an execution.” She also mentioned, "I wish we could speak out more, but our lawyers are advising us to stay silent for now. I wanted to come here today to quietly be a part of this standout, and I appreciate everything everyone is doing to keep my son’s case alive.”

 I’m grateful I had the chance to meet with the Delgado-Garcia family today. I could feel their loss and pain in their eyes. Enrique was truly loved, which was so clear in the photos and videos his family shared with me during our conversation. I assured Enrique’s mother that I would continue to pursue more information about his case and expressed my deep appreciation for her openness with me.

You can support Enrique's family here via their: GoFundMe