Bryleigh Klino, a 17-year-old bedridden girl with autism and Rett syndrome, died from cardiac arrest on February 25, 2022, in Auburn, New York. She was unable to care for herself and was in the care of her mother, Jennifer M. Klino, and her mother's fiancé, Brian T. Burns. Hospital staff preparing her body discovered severe untreated bedsores, a diaper saturated with bloody fluids, ulcers, and pins, screws, and a stainless steel rod protruding from her skin, which her mother acknowledged awareness of but never sought medical treatment for. The couple had left Bryleigh unsupervised the night of her death because their baby monitor's battery was not charged. Both caregivers were charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, with prosecutors indicating potential charge reassessment pending autopsy results.
Contexts/Conditions
Is there any mention of child drug ingestion or overdose?
Is there any mention of a drowning incident (either intentional or accidental)?
Is there any mention of a firearm incident?
Is there any mention of inappropriate supervision (e.g., child wandered off and drowned)?
The news article states: "The investigation into her death found that Bryleigh, who was unable to care for herself, had been left unsupervised the night of her death." It further explains: "Burns told police that they had forgot to charge the battery and the monitor was not working the night Bryleigh died."
Is there any mention of inflicted injury? (e.g. slapped, punched, kicked, choked)
Is there any mention of malnutrition, starvation, or dehydration?
Is there any mention of medical neglect?
The news article explicitly describes medical neglect in multiple passages: "numerous bedsores that had been left untreated," "Jennifer Klino never attempted to provide medical treatment or seek treatment for the stainless steal rod sticking out of her daughter," and "Her condition after her death revealed that many aspects of her health had been neglected by the two people chared with her care." The memorial page corroborates this, listing the cause of death as "death in the setting of neglect, severe bedsores."
Is there any mention of a motor vehicle crash or incident?
Is there any mention of a murder-suicide incident?
Is there any mention of outdoor elements (including hot car deaths)?
Is there any mention of prenatal substance exposure (including fetal alcohol syndrome or neonatal abstinence syndrome)?
Is there any mention of sexual abuse?
Is there any specific mention of shaken baby or abusive head trauma?
Is there any mention of prolonged abuse or torture (including restraints, captivity)?
Is there any mention of an unsafe sleeping environment?
Individuals Involved
Was an adoptive parent or guardian involved in the death?
Was a biological father involved in the death?
Was a biological mother involved in the death?
The news article identifies Jennifer M. Klino as the child's mother who was charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person. The article states that "Jennifer Klino never attempted to provide medical treatment or seek treatment for the stainless steal rod sticking out of her daughter." The memorial page also identifies "Jennifer M. Klino (Mother)" as charged.
Was a day care worker, babysitter, or nanny involved in the death?
Was a female paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., girlfriend, stepmother)?
Was a foster parent involved in the death?
Was a male paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., boyfriend, stepfather)?
The news article identifies Brian T. Burns as the mother's fiancé, and he was also charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person. The memorial page confirms "Brian T. Burns (Mother's fiancé), charged with endangering the welfare of a child."
Was another adult relative involved in the death? (e.g., grandfather, aunt)
Was a sibling involved in the death?
Child Characteristics
Was the child adopted?
Was the child homeschooled (including "cyberschooling") or taken out of school?
Was the child in foster care at the time of the incident?
Was the child living with relatives at the time of the incident (but not parents)?
Is there any mention of a neurological developmental child disability? (e.g., autism, intellectual disability, nonverbal)
The news article explicitly states that Bryleigh "had autism and Rett syndrome, a neurological disease that affects coordination, speech and use of your hands." It also notes that her condition "stunted her communication." The memorial page lists her disability as "Rett syndrome."
Is there any mention of a physical child disability? (e.g., feeding tube)
The news article states that Bryleigh "was bedridden" and had "Rett syndrome, a neurological disease that affects coordination, speech and use of your hands." It also states she "suffered from multiple health complications that left her bedridden" and was "unable to care for herself because of physical disability." Additionally, the presence of pins, screws, and a metal rod protruding from her body suggests prior orthopedic surgical hardware, indicative of significant physical disability.
Is there any mention of prematurity or low birthweight?
Is there a history of child protection reports prior to death (for this child or siblings)?
Does the child have a history of foster care (but not in care at time of incident)?
Is there a history of a sibling death (separate incident from this death)?
Parent/Caregiver Factors
Was an adult charged or arrested for the child's death?
The news article states: "Jennifer M. Klino, 37, and her fiance, Brian T. Burns, 35, both face first-degree endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, a felony." The memorial page confirms both were "charged with endangering the welfare of a child."
Is domestic violence by the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is there any mention that the death occurred in a temporary shelter or while homeless?
Is an intellectual disability of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is the mental health of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is a history of arrests or criminal charges for the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is substance use by the parent/caregiver referenced?
Notable Details
Several notable details appear in the text. First, the news article states: "Police and prosecutors are still waiting for the results of the autopsy to determine an official cause of death... After they receive that report, they will reassess the charges filed against the couple," suggesting potential charge upgrades. Second, hospital staff discovered "pins and screws protruding from the skin of the teen's buttocks" and "a metal rod protruding from Bryleigh Klino's butt and back area" — likely orthopedic hardware that had become exposed — and the mother admitted awareness but "never attempted to provide medical treatment or seek treatment for the stainless steal rod sticking out of her daughter." Third, "The New York State Office of Child and Family Services is also investigating the death," indicating a parallel state-level investigation.
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