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Ohio mom pleads guilty to murder after leaving baby at home while she went on vacation

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February 23, 2024

Ohio mom pleads guilty to murder after leaving baby at home while she went on vacation

An Ohio mother who left her 16-month-old daughter in her Cleveland home alone for over a week and then returned to find the child dead has pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and child endangerment, court records show.

Kristel Candelario, 32, now faces the possibility of a life sentence. As part of the plea, Cuyahoga County prosecutors dismissed two murder counts and a felonious assault charge.

USA TODAY attempted to contact Candelario’s attorneys but did not receive an immediate response.

The Cleveland Division of Police found Candelario’s daughter, Jailyn, unresponsive after receiving a call on the morning of June 16, 2023, to go to the family’s home, according to an incident report. Medics pronounced Jailyn dead at the scene.

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Where did Candelario go?

Candelario left her child to travel to Detroit and Puerto Rico, according to a Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office news release from Thursday.

Jailyn’s Pack-N-Play pen’s liner was soiled with urine and feces and soiled blankets, the county’s release said.

Police determined that Jailyn did not have signs of physical trauma, according to the incident report. Investigators did say the toddler was left alone and unattended for around 10 days.

How did Jailyn die?

When emergency responders discovered Jailyn, they found her “extremely dehydrated,” according to the county’s new release. An autopsy done by the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Jailyn died of starvation and severe dehydration, KDKA News reported.

“This case is one of those truly unimaginable cases that will stick with me for many years to come,” Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley said in the county’s news release. “As prosecutors, it is our job to represent the victims and today we spoke on behalf of 16-month-old Jailyn — who is no longer with us — due to the selfish decisions her mother made. This conviction today, is the first step towards justice for Jailyn.”

Candelario is scheduled to be sentenced March 18 at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center, court records show.

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Columbus schools closed Monday, Dec. 15 after snowfall, cold

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December 15, 2025

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Columbus schools closed Monday, Dec. 15 after snowfall, cold

Columbus City Schools is closing Monday, Dec. 15, after a weekend winter storm dumped more than 5.4 inches of snow on the region and cold temperatures descended.

Following the weekend snowfall, a cold weather advisory was issued for the area, to remain in affect across central Ohio through 11 a.m. Dec. 15.

It was 4 degrees at John Glenn Columbus International Airport at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14, with a wind chill of 16 degrees below zero.

Late on Dec. 14, CCS posted it would close Dec. 15 “due to inclement weather.” See more school closings at NBC 4 or check back with the Dispatch throughout the morning.

This list will be updated as additional information becomes available. School districts are encouraged to send an email with any delays or closures to newsroom@dispatch.com.

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Single-digit temps, below-zero wind chills hit central Ohio after snow

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December 14, 2025

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Single-digit temps, below-zero wind chills hit central Ohio after snow

Now comes the cold.

After nearly 5½ inches of snow fell Dec. 13 in some parts of central Ohio, the National Weather Service says bitterly cold temperatures moving into the region will mean highs in just the single digits.

A cold weather advisory is in affect across central Ohio through 11 a.m. Dec. 15. It was 4 degrees at John Glenn Columbus International Airport at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14, with a wind chill of 16 degrees below zero.

Temperatures to the west and south are even colder: 1 degree in Springfield, minus-1 in Dayton and minus-3 in Indianapolis. Those temperatures are not expected in the Columbus area, though. The forecast calls for slightly warmer temperatures by evening and highs in the low 20s Dec. 15.

The record cold expected for Dec. 14 — until now, the coldest high temperature in Columbus for this date was 16 degrees in 1917 — follows a day of record snow. The weather service recorded 5.4 inches of snowfall on Dec. 13 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, topping the prior Dec. 13 record, which was 3.6 inches in 1945.

Level 2 snow emergencies, which means roads are hazardous and people should drive only if they think it’s necessary, remained in effect in Fairfield and Licking counties.

Level 1 snow emergencies are in effect in Delaware, Franklin, Madison, Union and Pickaway counties.

Bob Vitale can be reached at rvitale@dispatch.com.

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Ohio State men’s basketball fights back in 89-88 double OT win over West Virginia

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December 13, 2025

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Ohio State men’s basketball fights back in 89-88 double OT win over West Virginia

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio State’s game-winning play over West Virginia in the second overtime period Saturday night was simple: give the ball to Bruce Thornton and get out of his way.

The result was an 89-88 double overtime win in the Cleveland Hoops Showdown at Rocket Arena.

It took so much to get to this moment.

The Buckeyes did all they could in regulation to overcome a 14-point deficit, while awaiting their top player in Thornton to come through.

His teammates did the dirty work to keep them in the game. From their defense creating transition points, matching the Mountaineers’ physical brand of ball.

Once extra time came after the first 40 minutes expired, Thornton took care of the rest in the two overtime periods.

He delivered bucket after another.

None more important than the final one.

A tightly covered Thornton took it down to the top of the key before finding a mismatch and looking to take it to the hole. A defender cut off his path, however, forcing Thornton to operate elsewhere in the paint.

Thornton used his pivot foot wisely before finding an opening for a fadeaway jumper and knocking it down.

Twelve of his 21 points came in the overtime periods.

Ohio State fought to the end and earned a win over a hard-nosed Big 12 opponent.

Center Christoph Tilly did his best to limit the Mountaineers’ big men, while adding 14 points and 11 boards of his own.

Freshman big man Amare Bynum was a pivotal spark off the bench with 17 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.

Point guard John Mobley Jr. finished with 17 points and delivered the 3-point shot in the final seconds of the second half to give them their first lead since the 9:00 mark of the first half.

This story will be updated.

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