Baby dies after mother left him home alone for 8 hours while she went to work, authorities say

A 9-month-old baby in Alabama died after being left home alone for eight hours by his mother, Ja’keisa Knox, who is facing a felony child abuse charge. Authorities reported the child had multiple injuries, was underweight, and showed signs of malnourishment, prompting a violent crimes investigation. Additional charges are possible pending the results of an autopsy.