Infant’s Tragic Death and Mother’s Arrest | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolds as a nine-month-old boy dies after being left alone for eight hours — his mother, Ja’keisa Knox, now faces felony child abuse charges. Authorities say Knox, the child’s sole caregiver, allegedly failed to arrange for anyone to check on Sakai Howard, while the father, Santavier Richey, claims he was deliberately cut out of the situation — and would have stepped in. The infant showed signs of neglect, malnourishment, and physical abuse. With the autopsy pending, charges could rise — and Richey, devastated, is now navigating funeral plans for his son, a loss he…