ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A man and woman have been charged in the death of an Arkansas City child.

The Arkansas City Traveler reports  29-year-old Lindsey Abegg and 27-year-old Jacob Brickey, both of Arkansas City, were each charged Monday with first-degree murder during the commission of child abuse, and an alternative count of first-degree murder in the commission of aggravated endangerment of a child.

Police say 16-month-old Astra Abegg was found dead last Tuesday at an Arkansas City apartment. The cause of death has not been announced.

The next court date for both defendants was scheduled for Thursday.