Florida DCF Worker Diana Mack Charged with First-Degree Murder of 13-Year-Old Adopted Daughter

Nov 16, 2024, 02:00 AM

Diana Mack, a 34-year-old former employee of the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse in the death of her 13-year-old adopted daughter. The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office reported that the crime scene was described as one of the worst they have encountered. Investigators revealed that the teenager was found restrained in a garage, and Mack, who previously served as a guardian ad-litem, had four other children in her care at the time. The case has drawn significant attention due to the nature of the allegations and Mack's prior role in child welfare.