Dayton NAACP Calls on DeWine to Release China Arnold
The Dayton branch of the NAACP is calling on Governor Mike DeWine to release China Arnold. Arnold is serving a life sentence without parole for the 2005 death of her 28-day-old baby, Paris Talley. Prosecutors alleged Arnold killed the infant…
Dayton, OH, October 28, 2026 —
The Dayton branch of the NAACP is calling on Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to release China Arnold, who is serving a life sentence without parole in connection with the 2005 death of her 28-day-old baby, Paris Talley.
Prosecutors alleged that Arnold killed the infant by burning her in a microwave oven. Arnold maintains her innocence. The available information does not detail the evidence behind the prosecution’s allegation or Arnold’s response beyond her stated position that she is innocent.
Arnold’s case is described as having a complex procedural history, but the specific legal proceedings, decisions and dates that make up that history were not provided. The information also does not explain the Dayton NAACP’s reasons for seeking her release or specify what action the organization has asked DeWine to take.
Details about when the NAACP made its request, whether DeWine has responded, and whether any further proceedings or decisions are pending were not provided. The information does not identify the legal or administrative process through which the requested release could occur.
The known facts establish the organization’s call, Arnold’s sentence and the circumstances alleged by prosecutors in connection with Talley’s death. They also make clear that Arnold continues to maintain her innocence. Without further details about the procedural history or the request to the governor, the precise basis and status of the NAACP’s effort remain unclear.
Story summarized from the original created by Noelle Horn, WHIO.com on www.whio.com, see more information here.
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