Infant Fatally Placed in Oven by Mother in Kansas City

Infant Fatally Placed in Oven by Mother in Kansas City

Authorities in Kansas City, Missouri, are investigating a tragic incident where a baby tragically lost her life due to a grave mistake made by her mother. Mariah Thomas faces charges of endangering the welfare of a child following the heartbreaking events.

Police received a distressing call reporting an infant in respiratory distress on Friday afternoon. Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered the baby with visible burns and tragically, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to a probable cause statement

A witness informed responders that the mother had mistakenly placed the child in the oven instead of her crib, thinking it was nap time. The statement did not elaborate on the circumstances leading to this error.

Jean Peters Baker, the Jackson County prosecuting attorney, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the infant’s life, acknowledging the gravity of the tragedy. She emphasised the importance of the criminal justice system in addressing such devastating circumstances.

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