Joplin Man Charged With Child Endangerment

CREATED Nov. 1, 2011

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A man from Joplin who was at methadone clinic when he should have been watching his girlfriend's young son has been charged with child endangerment. Eric Hicks was arrested after 18 month old Emjay Clark was found dead in his crib over the weekend.  Authorities are waiting for results from an autopsy. Hicks is being held on a ten thousand dollar bond.