In a shocking turn of events that has left a Florida community reeling, 27-year-old Roshan Gatlin has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her three-year-old daughter more than 20 times. The horrific incident, which took place on April 21, 2025, has prompted severe outcry and left the 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 recovering in a hospital bed while her mother sits behind bars, charged with attempted first-degree murder.

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥’s father made the harrowing 911 call that led authorities to their home. He reported that his wife had attacked their daughter, and surveillance footage from their home reportedly shows Gatlin entering the kitchen with a knife before leading her daughter down a hallway. The 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 suffered multiple wounds to her torso and right arm but is expected to survive without life-threatening injuries.

The court has ordered a Baker Act evaluation for Gatlin, a law that allows for involuntary psychiatric examination if an individual is deemed a threat to themselves or others. A judge emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “When someone stabs their 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 20 times and there are voices in their head, it cries out Baker Act.” The circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear, raising urgent questions about Gatlin’s mental health.

As the investigation unfolds, the 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥’s future hangs in the balance. Child protective services are assessing her father’s ability to care for her, while legal experts warn that the road to justice and recovery will be long and complex. Gatlin remains in custody without bond, and the community anxiously awaits the next steps in this chilling case.