Samantha Hardiman, 30, from Toledo, Ohio, faces 15 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to murdering her 7-year-old son, Kristopher Snyder, who was found emaciated at 19 pounds in a playpen on June 2, 2023.
Case Details
The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide due to malnutrition and dehydration linked to cerebral palsy and epilepsy; Hardiman neglected free therapy options, feeding tubes, and in-person care for four years, opting for telehealth while ample food existed amid blacked-out windows and drugs. Five other charges were dropped in the plea deal.
Family Impact
Her boyfriend, Joshua Mulvey, 29, faces involuntary manslaughter trial on May 12 after living there two years; he denies responsibility but seeks answers. Prosecutors will contest Hardiman’s parole post-15 years.
