Mother Charged After Infant Dies in Oven Mishap

Mariah Thomas of Kansas City, Missouri, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and for the death of her one-month-old baby after accidentally placing the infant in an oven instead of a crib, resulting in severe burns and ultimately the child's death. The scene was described as "gruesome" by police, and prosecutors have acknowledged the tragic nature of the incident while trusting the criminal justice system to respond appropriately.