Mother Charged in Death of 1-Month-Old After Placing Infant in Oven

TL;DR
A 26-year-old mother in Kansas City, Missouri, has been charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child after her 1-month-old baby was found dead with apparent burn wounds. Mariah Thomas allegedly told the infant's grandfather that she mistakenly placed the baby in the oven instead of the crib while putting her down for a nap. If convicted, she could face 10 years to life in prison according to Missouri state law.
- Kansas City mom charged in death of 1-month-old after mistakenly putting her in oven KAKE
- 1-Month-Old Baby Dead After Mom Allegedly Put Her Down for Nap in Oven PEOPLE
- Infant girl dies after mother accused of placing child in oven instead of crib for nap cleveland.com
- Kansas City mother charged in death of 1-month-old after allegedly mistakenly placing infant in oven: Officials ABC News
- Baby in Missouri dies after mother mistakenly puts her in oven for nap The Guardian US
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