February 27 2024- Kristel Candelario, a 32-year-old Ohio mother, has pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated murder and one count of endangering children in the death of her 16-month-old daughter. Candelario was arrested in June 2023 after leaving her daughter home alone for ten days while vacationing in Michigan and Puerto Rico. Prosecutors revealed that the child was found extremely dehydrated, and her body was discovered in a Pack-N-Play soiled with urine and feces. Candelario is set to be sentenced on March 18, and prosecutors emphasize the tragedy of the case and the pursuit of justice for the victim, 16-month-old Jailyn.
Ohio mother pleads guilty in death of toddler left home alone for 10 days
Updated on February 27, 2024