Kansas City News Downplays 'Deadly Oven Mom' Mugshot?!?

Look closely on Kansas City news website right now and readers won't see the image of a woman charged with a horrific crime that has sparked headlines across the world.

In less than 24 hours Kansas City local media seems to have ignored an indictment against a local woman after her child died from being placed in an oven. 

Even more quizzically . . . 

Many TKC readers are asking why the prosecutor would use the term "accidentally" in her statement to the media . . .That's really no mystery given longstanding complaints that "Mean Jean" hasn't aggressively prosecuted this town's fiercest suspects. In fairness, the charges against the "Kansas City Oven Mom" in this case hold serious consequences. Also, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker has achieved several high-profile legal victories throughout her career . . . Again, her critics lament that many of those courtroom wins have been targeted against police.

Nevertheless . . .

Even amid Super Bowl celebration this story remains important if only to accurately depict so much local desperation amid hard times, to advocate justice in the name of the dead infant and offer readers insight into the very real dangers which confront youngsters throughout the metro.

Again . . . Here's an overview of the basics of this story and resources to better and more accurate reporting from global news outlets . . .

SUSPECT been charged with endangering the welfare of a child for the inexplicable tragedy.

“We appreciate all first responders who worked this scene and the prosecutors who went to the scene in order to issue these charges,” Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said in announcing the charge.

“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.”

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Daily Beast: Fatal Mistake -- Mom ‘Accidentally’ Put Baby in Oven for Nap

New York Post: Missouri mother burns baby to death inside oven after claiming she mistook it for a crib -- officials

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