A mother who previously made headlines for claiming she got pregnant in jail without physical contact has now been convicted of second-degree murder for the 2022 death of her children’s father. Daisy Link, aged 30, was found guilty of fatally shooting Pedro Jimenez, her partner of nine years with whom she shared two children, as reported by Local10, CBS News, and NBC Miami. The case gained attention after Link gave birth to a child in 2024, allegedly fathered by another inmate, Joan DePaz, while awaiting trial for Jimenez’s murder. DePaz is also facing murder charges in a separate case.
In the trial, prosecutors argued that Link shot Jimenez in a moment of rage within the context of a toxic relationship marked by domestic violence. According to Local 10, prosecutor Alex Bergida stated that Link intended to end the relationship by resorting to violence. However, Link’s defence lawyer, Ayuban Tomas, countered that Jimenez’s actions on the night of the shooting, where he threatened to lock Link out and keep her away from her children, justified her use of deadly force to protect her family.
The jury deliberated for less than two hours before reaching a guilty verdict against Link. During the trial, jurors pointed out inconsistencies in Link’s account of the events leading to Jimenez’s death, including discrepancies from her initial call to 911. Juror Kenan Bowie highlighted that shooting someone in the back while they are running away does not align with claims of self-defense. Link remained impassive as the verdict was delivered, according to reports.
Link’s case took a sensational turn in 2024 when she and DePaz claimed to have orchestrated a pregnancy within the confines of their jail cells using unconventional methods. The duo allegedly created a makeshift means of transferring semen between their cells to conceive a child. Despite the novel nature of their claims, the focus of the legal proceedings remained on Link’s involvement in Jimenez’s murder and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
As the legal process moves forward, the fate of the child born to Link while she was incarcerated hangs in the balance. Reports indicate that the baby is currently in the care of family members. The next phase of the case will involve pre-sentencing investigations scheduled for November 21, providing a further opportunity for the court to consider all relevant factors before determining Link’s sentence.
The complex web of events involving Link, DePaz, and Jimenez serves as a stark reminder of the intricate dynamics that can underpin criminal cases. From claims of miraculous jailhouse pregnancies to allegations of domestic violence and fatal consequences, the case has captured public interest and raised questions about the boundaries of legality and morality. As the legal process unfolds, the true motivations behind the tragic events that unfolded in 2022 are gradually coming to light.