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Man Charged After Mother Dies in Unheated Home
28 Jul
Summary
- A 64-year-old man faces charges for failing to care for his mother.
- His 91-year-old mother died from hypothermia in an unheated home.
- The man was released on his own recognizance after his arraignment.
A 64-year-old resident of Jackson Township is facing serious charges after his 91-year-old mother passed away from hypothermia. Paul E. Yeager is accused of neglecting his mother, Paula A. Blankenship, who was bedridden in their unheated home.
According to police, Yeager was his mother's sole caretaker. The criminal complaint filed on July 15 alleges that on or about January 28, Yeager "recklessly failed to provide the victim with any treatment, care, goods, or service that was necessary to maintain her health and safety." His mother's death was attributed to hypothermia and environmental exposure.
Yeager appeared in Massillon Municipal Court on July 27 for his arraignment, having received a mailed summons. He was released on his own recognizance under a $10,000 bond ordered by Magistrate Evan J. Heck. Yeager is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 29 at 10 a.m. It remains unclear if he has secured legal representation.
