Putnam County mother pleads guilty in child’s 2022 death

PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A Putnam County mother pleaded guilty in connection to a deadly 2022 fire that killed her young child.

Megan Kincaid appeared in Putnam County Circuit Court Thursday and entered a plea deal to a charge of child neglect causing death in the case. Her sentencing has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Dec. 12. She faces between three to 15 years behind bars and must register on the central abuse registry for 10 years.

According to statements in court, Kincaid is also not allowed to interact with children for the rest of her life.

Kincaid will remain released on bond until her sentencing date.

In July, she was indicted on charges of child neglect resulting in death and child neglect creating a substantial risk of bodily injury.

Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney Kristina Raynes said in July that the child, 2, died in a fire on Nov. 10, 2022, in Eleanor. According to the indictment, the child would have turned 3 later that month.

Kincaid and the child were trapped in the home when the fire broke out. They were rescued by crews and taken to the hospital. The child later died of their injuries, and Kincaid was seriously injured. That evening after the fire, Putnam County Sheriff Bobby Eggleton had said Kincaid was on a ventilator and fighting for her life due to her injuries in the fire.

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