Auto'a Tiatia Maisa

Samoan woman accused of beating daughter to death

Talamua Online reported that Auto'a Tiatia Maisa failed to appear in court when the matter was called earlier this week.

The 23-year-old is facing four charges, including failing to provide the necessities of life, manslaughter, being armed with a dangerous object, and assault.

The death happened in June when the woman allegedly struck the baby girl on the head with a broom handle.

She reportedly has two other children.