TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Marana father accused in his daughter’s hot car death had several previous run-ins with the Arizona Department of Child Safety.

Christopher Scholtes is facing charges of first-degree murder and child abuse in connection with the death of his 2-year-old daughter, Parker, in July 2024.

Scholtes has admitted to leaving his sleeping daughter in a vehicle in his driveway with the air conditioner on. According to investigators, it was 109 degrees that day.

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