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Markham child death case: Mom's two-year probation sentence sparks outrage

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The sentence in Ana Marie Townsend’s case has renewed calls from Chicago-area activists for answers about her death and whether anyone else may be held responsible. Markham homicide case Melody Townsend was sentenced to 24 months of probation, according to court records.

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Markham mother sentenced to 2 years probation in 2017 death of baby found in burned home (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    A south suburban mother will serve two years of probation for the death of her 1-year-old daughter who was found inside of a burned home. Investigators say they believe the baby died days before the fire.

  2. NBC Chicago

    Mom sentenced to 2 years of probation in 2017 death of baby girl in Markham (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Editor’s Note: The video in the above player is from a previous report. The mother of a baby girl who was found dead in a burning Markham home in 2017 was sentenced to two years of probation on Wednesday, according to court records.

  3. Fox32 Chicago

    Markham child death case: Mom's two-year probation sentence sparks outrage (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    The sentence in Ana Marie Townsend’s case has renewed calls from Chicago-area activists for answers about her death and whether anyone else may be held responsible. Markham homicide case Melody Townsend was sentenced to 24 months of probation, according to court records.

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