Vanessa Godinez - Pacheco Mrs. Sanderson English 10 9 April 2023.
16 month old baby dies after mom leaves her alone to go on holiday.
16 month old baby Jailyn was left alone by herself to die. Kristal Candelario takes an extended trip to Puerto Rico to spend time with a man. They leave for ten days and baby Jailyn is left to defend herself. She is stuck in a playpen for ten whole days with nothing to live off. Soon the baby would die from many things, two of the main reasons being dehydration and starvation. Finally, on December 18, 2023, Ohio mom was sentenced to life in prison after abandoning her 16 month old daughter for 10 days. This baby had no choice in the mothers decisions and …show more content…
Candelario truly believes that God and her baby forgive her for her horrendous actions. Kristal did something horrible, killing her daughter who was not even two years old. No one forgives this lady for her horrible actions and decisions. She says that she knows it was wrong, though she was struggling so much and nobody knew. Jailyn’s case was ruled a homicide murder. “The bond between a mother and a child is one of the purest and most sacred bonds. It’s a relationship built on love, trust, and unwavering protection. You committed the ultimate act of betrayal,” Sheehan said. Jailyn was supposed to have a mother who was loving and would do anything for her child. Candelario pleaded guilty to child endangerment and one count of aggravated murder. There was also video evidence of Kristal hauling a suitcase, leaving to go on vacation. Her parents told the court that they still give her their full love and support for Kristal. Her extended family also took Kristal’s side on this. She was sentenced to life without possible parole. “The only difference will be, the prison will at least feed you and give you liquid that you denied her.” The court had told