Dad Faces Charges After Child Burns | Joplin News

Joplin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 15, 2026 · 1m

A Carthage dad, Christopher Albine, faces serious child endangerment charges after his 8-year-old suffered severe burns at their apartment complex. Albine, 38, claims he fell asleep and woke up to find his child on fire — he tried to extinguish the flames but didn’t call 911 immediately. The child, who had access to lighters and a torch, was airlifted to a hospital with critical injuries. Albine pleaded not guilty and is currently jailed on a $100K cash bond, with a court hearing scheduled next week to review his bail. This case pits parental responsibility against the legal system in a…