Read about the heart-breaking event in Kansas City, Missouri, where an infant tragically died after being mistakenly placed in an oven by her mother, leading to charges of child endangerment.


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In a tragic incident, an infant in United States Missouri lost her life when her mother accidentally put her down for a nap in an oven, according to a prosecutor. The incident occurred in Kansas City, and the mother, Mariah Thomas, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child.

As per reports, the child had burn marks and was pronounced dead at the scene. According to a statement from Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Jean Peters Baker, a witness informed authorities that the mother, Mariah Thomas, had accidentally placed the child in the oven instead of the crib while putting her down for a nap. The statement does not provide further details on how this mistake happened.

Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney, Jean Peters Baker, said, "We acknowledge the gruesome nature of this tragedy and our hearts are weighted by the loss of this precious life. We trust the criminal justice system to respond appropriately to these awful circumstances."

It is unknown whether Mariah Thomas has legal representation as the court records do not indicate any.

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