Two individuals charged in the death of a Beatrice infant made court appearances recently as the investigation into the tragic incident continues. The defendants, identified as 19-year-old Clairissa Baker and 21-year-old Jordan Tetley, are facing charges related to the death of a 5-month-old baby.
Baker and Tetley both appeared in Gage County Court for separate hearings. Baker faces charges of abuse of a vulnerable adult and Tetley is charged with first-degree murder, felony child abuse, and misdemeanor child abuse. The court hearings were brief, with both defendants being appointed public defenders and bail being set at $1 million each.
The case has shocked the community of Beatrice and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death. The baby was reportedly found unresponsive in a home in Beatrice and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Authorities have not released details about the cause of death or the evidence that led to the charges against Baker and Tetley.
The case is still under investigation, and authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The Gage County Sheriff’s Office, Beatrice Police Department, and other agencies are working together to piece together what happened and bring justice for the infant.
The next court date for both defendants has been set for later this month, where they will have the opportunity to enter pleas and further discuss their cases. The community is eagerly awaiting updates on the investigation and hoping for justice to be served in this heartbreaking case.
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