teenager released on parole from Ohio youth prison accused of killing two LGBTQ individuals in Toledo before committing suicide in Cincinnati, sparking criticism of state youth prison system leadership
CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Youth Services has come under scrutiny after releasing a teenage parolee, Jorenzo Phillips, who later was suspected of killing two individuals in Toledo before taking his own life in Cincinnati. This tragic turn of events has raised questions about the state’s juvenile justice system and its effectiveness in preventing violent outcomes. Former Indian River youth prison superintendent, Jim Darnell, has criticized the decisions made by the Ohio Department …