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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 physical injuries, was underweight, and showed signs of malnourishment, prompting a violent crimes investigation. Additional charges may follow based on the autopsy results.
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