Kansas City woman faces trial for baby's death after placing infant in smoldering oven.

A 26-year-old Kansas City woman, Mariah Thomas, is charged with involuntary manslaughter after her 1-month-old baby died from burns sustained when she mistakenly placed the child in a smoldering oven instead of a crib on February 9. Initially charged with endangering a child and child death, the charges were expanded by a grand jury. Thomas pleaded not guilty, and her trial is set for January 13.

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