An Ohio man, Michael Mayor, 34, has changed his plea to guilty after being charged with the murder of a 1-year-old girl he had been babysitting. The incident occurred on December 5, 2024, when Mayor was left alone with the girl while his wife, who was also the child’s babysitter, took their other children to school. Initially, Mayor had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, but he later entered a guilty plea on June 26, 2025.
The Incident
On the day of the tragedy, Mayor was the last person seen with the 1-year-old girl. After his wife returned home, she thought the child was simply sleeping. However, when the girl failed to wake up from her nap, the babysitter called 911. It was later revealed that Mayor admitted to violently slamming the child’s head on the bedroom floor because she would not stop crying.
The Child’s Injuries
The baby was rushed to the hospital, where doctors diagnosed her with a skull fracture at the back of her head, a subdural hematoma, and other severe injuries. According to the police report, the injuries were consistent with a “massive impact.” Mayor confessed to shaking the baby first, and when her cries grew louder, he began slamming her on the floor, not on the blankets, and continued this act until she stopped crying. He then left her, assuming she had fallen asleep.
Arrest and Charges
On December 11, 2024, Mayor was arrested and charged with one count of felonious assault and three counts of child endangerment, with a bond set at $1 million. The child tragically died on December 20, 2024, leading to a murder charge being added. Initially, Mayor pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, and a psychiatric evaluation deemed him competent to stand trial.
Plea Change and Outcome
Mayor’s trial was scheduled for early June 2025. However, on June 26, he changed his plea to guilty to one count of murder. In exchange, all other charges were dismissed as part of the plea agreement. The plea effectively ended the legal process, with Mayor now facing a conviction for the death of the 1-year-old girl.
This heartbreaking case highlights the tragic consequences of child abuse. Michael Mayor’s violent actions ended the life of an innocent child, and the legal outcome serves as a reminder of the severe penalties associated with child murder. As the case moves to sentencing, the community continues to mourn the loss of the young girl.
