7-Year-Old Girl Brutally Murdered In Her Bed By Mom’s Friend After Drawing Him A Picture

In a heart-wrenching incident that has shocked the community, a young child lost her life in a horrifying act of violence. Bella Rose Desrosiers, a vibrant 7-year-old from Edmonton, Canada, was fatally stabbed in her own bed on Monday night. In connection with the alleged attack, authorities have pressed charges against David Michael Moss, a 34-year-old tattoo artist and a friend of the victim’s mother, for second-degree murder.

According to Bella Rose’s mother, Melissa, Moss was going through a personal problem when he visited their home and saw a picture of himself drawn by Bella Rose. The child’s innocent gesture of trying to cheer him up took a disastrous turn that no one could have anticipated.

Melissa had just tucked Bella Rose into bed when Moss allegedly entered her room and began attacking the young child right in front of her mother and a younger sister. The horrifying scene left Melissa with a feeling of utter helplessness as she could not protect her beloved daughter from the senseless violence.

The tragedy compounds the family’s heartache, as they had already suffered the loss of Bella Rose’s father, Ben, who took his own life last summer. The devastating incident left Melissa to navigate the grief of losing her husband while trying to be strong for her daughters.

Speaking about her beloved daughter, Melissa described Bella Rose as having a heart as big as her father’s, always seeking to bring joy to others. Her soul was celebrated as beautiful, true, and unique, leaving a lasting impression on those who knew her.

In addition to her loving nature, Bella Rose was known for her kind-hearted efforts to help others. She gained recognition for setting up a lemonade stand outside their home to raise funds for the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Her memory will forever be cherished as the “lemonade stand girl,” an inspiring symbol of compassion and generosity.

Melissa shared that on the tragic night, she had planned to take Moss to a hospital after tucking Bella Rose and her younger sister, Lily, age 4, into bed. However, events took a nightmarish turn when Moss suddenly burst into their bedroom, holding a pair of scissors. In that terrifying moment, Moss allegedly began attacking Bella Rose, leaving Melissa with no choice but to take Lily to safety as she tried desperately to intervene.

Police received a distressing call around 8:45 p.m. on Monday, reporting a stabbing at the house near 25 Avenue and 43 Street. Moss was taken into custody shortly after the authorities arrived. He was only named as a suspect after an autopsy confirmed the cause of Bella Rose’s tragic death. Sources have indicated that Moss is married and has four children of his own.

Police reports indicated that Moss carried out the stabbing in front of Bella Rose’s mother, who bravely attempted CPR until paramedics arrived. Despite their efforts, Bella Rose was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Moss, who has no prior criminal record, is scheduled to face the charges filed against him in court on Friday. As the community mourns the loss of this young life and supports the grieving family, the memory of Bella Rose’s radiant spirit and her desire to make the world a better place will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.