Audio Released of Harrowing Ohio Kidnapping Standoff

Authorities have released distressing audio of a seven-year-old girl, Oaklynn Alexander, pleading with her father not to kill her during a police standoff in Ohio. Her father, Charles Ryan Alexander, who did not have legal custody, abducted her from her grandmother’s home, sparking an Amber Alert and a police chase. The standoff culminated in a parking lot where Charles, armed with a gun, threatened to kill both himself and his daughter, as Oaklynn begged, 'I don’t want to go to heaven today.' Despite the father’s demands to speak with Oaklynn’s mother, Ashley, police negotiators intervened in attempts to de-escalate the situation. The harrowing audio captures Oaklynn repeatedly questioning her father about going to heaven, showcasing her terror at the potential threat to her life. The incident highlights the grave impact of domestic disputes on children.