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Father Charged with Manslaughter in Infant's Asphyxia Death

4/9/2026

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Omni Maxx Morningstar, 26, faces second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of his 10-month-old son Remington.
A medical examiner ruled the infant died from asphyxia caused by a weighted blanket.
Morningstar has a history of neglect, is jailed in Blue Earth County, and is scheduled to appear in court on April 16.

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Omni Maxx Morningstar, 26, faces second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of his 10-month-old son Remington.
A medical examiner ruled the infant died from asphyxia caused by a weighted blanket.
Morningstar has a history of neglect, is jailed in Blue Earth County, and is scheduled to appear in court on April 16.