EARLINGTON, Ky. (WEVV) — A Kentucky State Police complaint details the severe injuries suffered by a 10-month-old baby in Earlington, ultimately leading to her death.

According to her obituary , 10-month-old Scarlette "Marley" Witherspoon passed away on Aug. 3.

On that same day, Kentucky State Police investigators were contacted to investigate her death at her home in Earlington.

After determining foul play caused the baby's death through the investigation and an autopsy, KSP arrested the child's mother, 27-year-old Samantha Stagner, and her boyfriend, 29-year-old Dayton Mason, on Aug. 14.

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A KSP complaint says the victim was found dead at her home on East Boyle Avenue, and that the pre

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