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Jaliyah Smith Pleads Guilty in Toddler Death Case | Topeka News
A 27-year-old woman, Jaliyah Smith, has accepted a plea deal in Topeka, avoiding a murder charge for the death of a 16-month-old toddler in July 2025. She now faces involuntary manslaughter, two counts of aggravated child endangerment, and fentanyl possession — with a sentence tougher than standard guidelines due to the child’s vulnerability. The toddler was found unresponsive at a SW 29th Terrace residence, and details remain scarce. The murder charge and some drug charges are dropped, but the new charges carry consecutive sentences. A judge will review the case on July 16th as sentencing…
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