Dad indicted for 'recklessly' causing 10-year-old daughter's death after he refused tracheotomy for her when she had problems swallowing, cops say

An Ohio begetter was indicted for allegedly causing his 10-year-old daughter's decease aft helium refused a tracheotomy for her erstwhile she was having occupation swallowing.

Scott Cleaver, 48, stands accused of involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide and endangering children successful the decease of Rylie Cleaver, the Miami Township Police Department said successful a property release.

Officers responded connected Oct. 1, 2025, to the 10000 artifact of Aldora Drive for a study of a child's death. Cops person been mostly soundless connected circumstances surrounding Rylie's death, but the Dayton Daily News obtained 911 dispatch records that whitethorn shed immoderate light.

On that day, Cleaver called 911 to accidental his girl was acold to the interaction and did not person a pulse. He explained that his girl had cerebral palsy and epilepsy and had a do-not-resuscitate order.

The dispatcher asked if the miss had immoderate wellness issues and Cleaver reportedly said she had been having trouble swallowing successful caller weeks. He said helium took her to a doctor.

"I was having concerns astir aspiration," helium reportedly said. "[The doctor] wanted to speech to maine astir a tracheotomy, and I conscionable told him with everything she's been done we can't bash that."

Authorities spent the adjacent twelvemonth investigating the lawsuit earlier presenting their findings to a Montgomery County expansive jury, which led to the charges.

The indictment alleges that betwixt March 1, 2025, and Oct. 1, 2025, Cleaver "recklessly" caused his daughter's decease by creating a "substantial risk" to her wellness and safety.

Cops person declined to merchandise further details.

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"The section extends its deepest sympathies to Rylie's household and loved ones," the property merchandise said. "Our section remains dedicated to seeking justness and ensuring those liable are held accountable done the judicial process."

Cleaver was arrested connected Oct. 29 and has pleaded not guilty. He remains successful the Montgomery County Jail connected a $1.5 cardinal bond. His adjacent tribunal day is scheduled for Nov. 19.