11.01.2026 19:20
In a horrific incident in the state of Ohio, a 25-year-old mother killed her four-week-old baby by placing the infant in a microwave following a paternity dispute with her boyfriend. The court sentenced the defendant to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A brutality that occurred in Ohio, USA, gained clarity after months of investigation and trial.
DOCTORS' SUSPICION REVEALED THE TRUTH The central figure of the incident, China Arnold, was living in Dayton with her boyfriend Terrell Talley. According to information reflected in the prosecution's file, a heated argument occurred between the couple regarding the paternity of their newborn baby.
China Arnold On the evening of the day this argument took place, 25-year-old Arnold took her four-week-old daughter Paris to the hospital, where health officials noticed that the baby's condition was not normal. While Paris, who became ill, passed away, initial examinations indicated that the cause of death was not an ordinary health problem. Consequently, the incident was reported to the police, and a judicial process was initiated.
SHE KILLED HER FOUR-WEEK-OLD BABY IN THE MICROWAVE According to a report in the Daily Mirror, the police's examination of the home drew attention to the microwave oven in the kitchen. Analyses conducted on and inside the device revealed biological evidence belonging to the baby. The prosecution obtained strong evidence that Arnold placed the baby inside this oven and turned the device on. The report prepared by forensic experts stated that Paris was exposed to very high temperatures for more than two minutes inside the microwave oven and thus lost her life.
THE CONFESSION OF A PRISON FRIEND WAS ALSO ADDED TO THE FILE This report became one of the most critical documents of the case, while Arnold's cellmate, who was arrested during the trial process, also gave a statement. The witness reported that Arnold told her she killed the baby because she was afraid her boyfriend's relationship with someone else would be revealed.
SENTENCE ANNOUNCED Based on the collected evidence, expert reports, and witness statements, the court and jury sentenced China Arnold to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.