Judge reads charges to Kansas woman accused in killing, abuse of 7-year-old stepson
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A Kansas woman accused in the death of her missing 7-year-old stepson has briefly appeared before a judge.
Heather Jones was charged Friday with first-degree murder and child abuse in the death of a child whom authorities believe to be her stepson. She's in custody on $5 million bond. Her husband, Michael Jones, is in custody on the same charges.
Heather Jones appeared Monday via a video feed before a Wyandotte County judge, who read the charges to her and set her next court appearance for Dec. 22.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}No lawyer is listed to comment on her behalf.
Police said the child was reported missing after authorities called to the family's home last month found a juvenile's remains at the property. Tests to identify the remains are expected to take weeks.