Sacramento Mother Sentenced To 11 Years In Disappearance Of Baby Dwight

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A Sacramento mother convicted for placing her child in extreme danger is now on her way to state prison.

Tanisha Edwards' son, baby Dwight Stallings, disappeared almost four years ago and has never been found.

No family members showed up when Edwards was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Friday.

The only time Edwards spoke during Friday's sentencing was when she loudly corrected the judge's pronunciation of her name.

As she heard her fate in the disappearance of Baby Dwight, she told deputies she wanted to remain shackled during the proceedings.

Baby Dwight was almost 2 years old when he was first reported missing. Officers say relatives hadn't seen child and Mom together in their South Sacramento home in months.

When questioned by officers, investigators say Edwards changed her story frequently. According to unsealed transcripts, she told deputies she gave her child away to two women in Nevada.

Baby Dwight has never been found, and no witnesses have come forward with information about where the baby is.

Edwards was convicted on several counts of felony child endangerment.

In court on Friday, Edwards would sometimes giggle.