Life Sentence for Cleveland Mother Highlights Parenting, Mental Health, and Community Awareness
In 2024, a heartbreaking story emerged from Cleveland, Ohio, that captured widespread attention and provoked a national conversation about parenting responsibilities, mental health challenges, and the role of communities in protecting vulnerable children. The case involved Kristel Candelario, a mother who made the devastating choice to leave her 16-month-old daughter, Jailyn, alone for an extended period while…