A Florida woman has been arrested again after allegedly threatening to burn down a Boynton Beach daycare facility, a chilling escalation in an ongoing custody dispute over her young daughter. Hany Matozes More, 38, faces charges of intimidation and other offenses following a series of incidents that left the staff and foster parents of the KinderCare facility shaken.

Background on Custody and Previous Arrests

More’s troubled history began in August 2024 when the Broward Sheriff’s Office arrested her on charges including child abuse and neglect. As a result, she lost custody of her 2-month-old daughter. Despite posting bond, her legal troubles continue. According to court records, the case remains pending in Broward County.

Her most recent arrest comes amid a growing pattern of aggression toward the daycare facility and those involved in her daughter’s care.

Timeline of Alarming Events

The first reported incident occurred on New Year’s Eve 2024, when More appeared at the daycare but was turned away. Authorities allege she returned on January 23, attempting to physically take her daughter. Her efforts were thwarted once again by staff, who kept her from removing the child.

The situation escalated dramatically on January 29. A hole was discovered in the daycare’s fence, and a tracking device was found hidden in a stuffed animal that More allegedly gave her daughter. Authorities suspect that the device was planted to monitor the child’s location.

On January 30, More allegedly returned, this time carrying a butane torch and a fire extinguisher, heading straight for the foster parent. A quick-thinking security guard intervened before any violence could occur, but two backpacks containing gasoline were later found near the facility. One of the bags contained More’s Cuban identification card, adding further weight to the evidence against her.

Threatening Audio Message

In a disturbing twist, the foster parent received an audio message on January 30 via WhatsApp from a family member of More’s. The voice on the message, which authorities identify as More’s, contained a direct threat: she would burn down the daycare unless her daughter was returned to her.

“This isn’t just a threat; it’s an act of intimidation designed to cause fear,” said a spokesperson for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. “We take these matters seriously.”

Previous Arrests Add to Concerns

More’s most recent arrest is not an isolated incident. In 2024, she was arrested after an alarming vandalism spree in which she allegedly attacked a victim’s property while holding her infant. Deputies reported that More appeared to be reckless, almost dropping the baby multiple times during the incident. Despite the danger, the child did not suffer significant harm, but the frightening circumstances have raised red flags regarding More’s mental state and ability to care for her daughter.

“I was scared for my baby’s safety,” the deputy wrote in a report. “She was out of control, and the baby was terrified.”

Current Status

More is being held without bond in the Palm Beach County Jail, facing one count of electronic threats to kill or commit acts of terrorism. Her case continues to develop, as investigators work to determine the full extent of her threats and the potential risk posed to others.

Local authorities and residents are on edge, wondering whether More’s actions could escalate further. Her legal team has not yet issued a statement regarding her most recent arrest.

Stay tuned for more updates as the investigation continues.

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