A tragic incident occurred in Missouri where an infant died after her mother inadvertently placed her in an oven for a nap, as stated by a prosecutor on Saturday.
Mariah Thomas, residing in Kansas City, faces charges of endangering the welfare of a child. At present, court records do not indicate whether Thomas has legal representation, and no contact information for her could be found.
Law enforcement responded to a call on Friday afternoon regarding an infant in distress. According to a probable cause statement, responders discovered the child with apparent burns, and despite efforts, the infant was declared deceased at the scene.
The statement further mentioned that a witness informed responders that the mother had mistakenly placed the child in the oven instead of the crib for a nap, although it did not provide details on how the error occurred.
Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Jean Peters Baker expressed condolences, acknowledging the distressing nature of the tragedy and entrusting the criminal justice system to handle the situation appropriately.
