Trial set for mother accused of strangling daughter with pajama pants

The trial for a mother who strangled her daughter with a pair of pajama pants is scheduled for September.

Kelsie Thomas, 23, has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder and child endangerment resulting in death after a July 19, 2018, incident. Emergency responders were called to Thomas’ home to find Cloe Thomas, 5, dead.

Her trial is set for Sept. 10.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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