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Akron Babysitter Convicted After No-Contest Plea in Toddler Burn Case

Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 6 in Summit County Common Pleas Court.

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Overview

  • The case involves a third-degree felony count of endangering children in Summit County Common Pleas Court.
  • Prosecutors say the 1-year-old suffered first-, second- and third-degree burns on her body and face.
  • Authorities report Kimberly Richmond failed to report the injuries or obtain medical care, telling the mother they were from a shower.
  • Police were called on April 26 to a home on the 1100 block of Lakeshore Boulevard in Akron after the mother discovered the burns.
  • Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich condemned the conduct as despicable and said the child’s life has been altered.