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Baby dies after mother left him home alone for 8 hours while she went to work, authorities say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · As published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The mother, identified as 29-year-old Ja'keisa Knox, is now facing a felony child abuse charge. A tragic incident occurred in Alabama, resulting in the death of a 9-month-old baby.
A tragic incident occurred in Alabama, resulting in the death of a 9-month-old baby. The baby was left alone for an extended period, specifically eight hours, while the mother was away.
The mother, identified as 29-year-old Ja'keisa Knox, is now facing a felony child abuse charge. Authorities have reported that Knox contacted emergency services after returning home.
Further details about this incident are available from the source, including the events that unfolded after the 911 call was made. Local readers can refer to the original report for more information on this case.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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