A woman who beheaded her mother during an argument over a food order has sent a chilling message to her prison mates. Jessica Camilleri clashed with her mother, Rita Camilleri, on July 20, 2019, when Rita ordered chicken from Red Rooster but Jessica demanded more food. The situation escalated when Rita, a full-time carer, tried to take Jessica’s phone away due to her previous obsessive behavior. Jessica recounted the tragic events to a forensic psychiatrist, describing how she lost control and fatally attacked her mother with a knife, inspired by violent movies like “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and “Saw.”
Despite committing this gruesome act over six years ago, Camilleri displays no remorse and intimidates other inmates at Silverwater Maximum Security Correctional Complex in Australia, where she is serving time. She has reportedly bragged about her crime and threatened similar violence towards others if provoked. Incidents of assault by Camilleri towards both inmates and officers have been captured on camera, leading to impending court appearances for sentencing.
Charged with manslaughter due to mental health issues, Camilleri initially received a lengthy prison sentence, later reduced on appeal. However, her recent violent behavior suggests she may face additional time behind bars following upcoming court proceedings. The details of her heinous crime, including the mutilation of her mother’s body parts, continue to shock both prison staff and fellow inmates. Camilleri’s disturbing actions and lack of remorse underscore the severity of her case, raising concerns about her potential release in the future.