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Foster Mother Arrested After Missing Ohio Boy Found Dead

Pammy Maye faces murder and kidnapping charges following the discovery of 5-year-old Darnell Taylor's body in a sewage drain.

  • A 5-year-old Ohio boy, Darnell Taylor, was found dead in a sewage drain in Columbus, Ohio, leading to the arrest of his foster mother, Pammy Maye.
  • Maye faces charges of murder, kidnapping, and endangering children following the discovery of Taylor's body.
  • An Amber Alert was issued for Taylor after his foster father reported him missing, stating Maye had made concerning statements about the child's well-being.
  • Maye, who had been fostering Taylor since May 2023, allegedly led police to the boy's body after her arrest.
  • The case has prompted a widespread investigation, with authorities working to bring justice for Darnell Taylor.
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