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He died days later in the hospital.
It was an accident — or so police were told at the time.
Prosecutors believe the Olahs, who are mother and daughter, claimed it was an accident in order to cover their role in Brantley’s injuries and possibly to hide previous abuse.
Iarocci said that, according to the evidence, Brantley “exhibited other injuries sustained while in the care of the Olahs” before his death.
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Beverly Santiago.
Valorie Olah.Ashtabula County Jail
Samantha Olah.Ashtabula County Jail
Samantha, 26, and Valorie, 57, each face two counts of murder, two counts of involuntary manslaughter, one count of felonious assault, one count of second-degree endangering children and one count of third-degree endangering children, according to prosecutors.
Santiago, who is reportedly 35, is charged with involuntary manslaughter and one count of endangering children. She’s accused of not protecting her son and placing him with the Olahs while she went to work, despite warnings for his safety.
The three suspects were arraigned on Friday. They pleaded not guilty,according to theStar Beacon.
During the hearing, the Olahs’ attorney, William Bobulsky, asked that Samantha be able to receive visits from her toddler son, but the judge denied her request.
Santiago’s attorney, Gary Pasqualone, said she will forcefully dispute the prosecution’s case, theStar Beaconreports.
source: people.com
