Summary:
In a heartbreaking incident, a 1-month-old baby died in Kansas City after being mistakenly placed in an oven by the mother, Mariah Thomas. The tragic accident led to severe burns, prompting authorities to charge Thomas with endangering the child’s welfare.
Feb 12 (TopNews) – A devastating incident unfolded in Kansas City when Mariah Thomas, a 25-year-old mother, mistakenly placed her 1-month-old baby in an oven instead of the crib.
Responding to a call near 41st Street and Forest Avenue around 1:30 p.m. on a Friday, authorities found the infant unresponsive and tragically declared the baby dead at the scene.
The suspicious circumstances surrounding the baby’s death prompted a thorough investigation by detectives. On Saturday, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office revealed charges against Thomas, including the Class A felony of Endangering the Welfare of a Child in the 1st Degree, Death of a Child.
First responders noted severe burns on the baby, who was found unresponsive and not breathing. Thomas reportedly explained that she had intended to put the baby down for a nap but made a tragic mistake.
Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker expressed the gravity of the situation, acknowledging the tragic loss of the infant’s life and the serious charges filed against the mother.