2 of 5 suspects pleads guilty in babysitter killing case

DAYTON - The mother of a Dayton woman charged in the murder case of Taylor Brandenburg pleaded guilty to obstructing justice Tuesday morning.

Krista Hankins, 48, pleaded guilty to one of two counts of obstructing justice a third-degree felony and could face from probation up to 9 to 36 months in prison.

Krista Hankins will be released from jail until her sentencing May 9.

Dressed in green jail clothing, Krista Hankins tearfully said, "Guilty" when asked for her plea by Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judge Gregory Singer.

Krista Hankins is the mother of Kara Parisi-King, who is accused of helping Chuckie Lee in the murder of Brandenburg. Keith Hankins, Parisi-King's stepfather, also faces charges.

Parisi-King’s stepfather Keith Hankins also pleaded guilty to obstructing justice and will be out on bond until his sentencing.

Three of the other suspects in the case also appeared for arraignments this morning.

Evans Cassell, Chuckie Lee and Parisi-King all appeared in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court and pleaded not guilty to charges connected to Brandenburg’s death.

Their bonds were set at $1 million each.

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