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Criminal

Apr. 25, 2002

Fatal Decisions, Divergent Paths

BAKERSFIELD - They are two mothers, each with two young sons, whose negligence had similarly tragic results. In one case, Jodi Saldana of Bakersfield went out partying on New Year's Eve, leaving her children unattended. When she returned home, their apartment was ablaze and the boys - Charles, 6, and Skyler, 3 - had perished.

By Matthew Heller
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        BAKERSFIELD - They are two mothers, each with two young sons, whose negligence had similarly tragic results.
        In one case, Jodi Saldana of Bakersfield went out partying on New Year's Eve, leaving her children unattended. When she returned home, their apartment was ablaze and the bo...

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