Syracuse Mother Denies Charges in Daughter's Death

Accused of fatally beating her 5-year-old, the woman's case draws search efforts for the child's body.

Latasha Mott of Syracuse, charged with the manslaughter of her 5-year-old daughter Nefertiti Harris, pleaded not guilty.
The mother allegedly beat her daughter to death with a belt in January and hid her body in a wooded area.
Syracuse police are conducting searches in a city park and nearby fields, employing drones for assistance.
The investigation was triggered by concerned family members reporting Nefertiti's disappearance to the police.
Mott is currently being held without bail at the Onondaga County Justice Center.