Ohio Woman Charged in Foster Son's Death, Bail Set at $4 Million

Pammy Maye faces charges of murder, kidnapping, and child endangerment after the suffocation death of 5-year-old Darnell Taylor.

An Ohio judge set bail at $4 million for Pammy Maye, charged with the murder, kidnapping, and endangerment of her foster son.
Darnell Taylor's body was found in a sewer drain near his home in Columbus, Ohio, after he was reported missing.
Maye, who had been the boy's foster mother since May 2023, was arrested in Brooklyn, a Cleveland suburb, after fleeing her home.
Authorities have not disclosed a possible motive for the killing; Maye has a history of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
The case raises questions about the vetting process for foster and kinship caregivers, amid concerns over Maye's mental health.