UPDATE: A Chattanooga man pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in the death of his 11-month-old daughter.

Nicholas Peter Merrill, 32, originally faced first-degree murder and child neglect charges in the death of Malaysia Merrill on July 23, 2023.

Police believe the girl was left in a hot area.

The murder charge was dismissed and Merrill pleaded guilty to aggravated child neglect.

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PREVIOUS STORY: A Chattanooga man has been charged in the death of his 11-month-old daughter.

Thirty-year-old Nicholas Peter Merrill has been charged with first-degree murder and child neglect in the July 23 death of 11-month-old Malaysia Merrill.

Police say it is believed that the child had been left in a hot area. They say she was already dead when she was

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