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A new trial date has been established for Corrinne O’Connor, charged with child endangerment after her son fell to his death from a high-rise window. The trial starts in March 2026 at the Jackson County courthouse and will last about five days. O’Connor faces allegations of negligence and has a history of prior incidents involving her family. Concerns about child safety and parental responsibilities have arisen as the case draws community attention.
Kansas City – A new trial date has been established for 29-year-old Corrinne O’Connor, who is charged with child endangerment in connection with the death of her son, Grayson O’Connor. The trial is set to commence on March 23, 2026, at the Jackson County courthouse and is anticipated to last approximately five days.
O’Connor made an appearance at a pretrial hearing on March 13, 2026, ahead of the rescheduled trial. She faces one count of child endangerment stemming from the tragic incident where her 5-year-old son fell to his death from a 17th-story window of their downtown Kansas City apartment on November 27, 2023.
According to the indictment, O’Connor is accused of putting her son in a position of danger by allowing him access to a fully open window in their apartment without sufficient supervision. The incident occurred at the Grand Boulevard Lofts, where Grayson’s body was discovered on the ground outside the building.
The Kansas City Police Department conducted an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding Grayson’s death. Compounding the tragedy, it was revealed that the Missouri Department of Social Services had engaged with the O’Connor family on seven occasions prior to the incident, yet they opted not to remove Grayson from his mother’s custody.
Court documents indicate that before the tragedy, O’Connor allegedly removed safety devices from the apartment windows, which could have prevented such an incident. On the day Grayson was found deceased, the landlord of the Grand Boulevard Lofts filed for eviction against O’Connor, citing concerns over the removed window safety devices.
Neighbors reportedly expressed worries about potential neglect and abuse within the household prior to Grayson’s death. Police reports indicate that there were multiple calls made to the apartment since 2018, documenting concerns about the family’s situation.
O’Connor remains in custody at the Jackson County Detention Center, with her bond set at $300,000. If convicted of child endangerment, she could face significant prison time, potentially up to life in prison.
The rescheduling of her trial was necessary as the previous date, initially set for January 13, 2026, was moved to accommodate legal proceedings. Jurors will be selected from a pool of 75 individuals for the upcoming trial.
The case continues to draw attention within the community, highlighting the ongoing concerns over child safety and the responsibilities of parents and guardians. As the trial date approaches, many are expected to follow the legal proceedings closely to understand the judicial response to this tragic incident.
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- KMBC: Corrinne O’Connor Trial
- KCTV5: New Trial Date Set
- Fox4KC: New Trial Date for Mom
- Kansas City Star: Child Endangerment Case
- KSHB: Kansas City Woman Dies
- Wikipedia: Child Endangerment
- Google Search: Grayson O’Connor
- Google Scholar: Child Safety Laws
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Child Protection
- Google News: Corrinne O’Connor Trial
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