A two-year-old girl tragically died after being left in a hot car for over three hours by her father, Christopher Scholtes, in Arizona. Prosecutors allege Scholtes, 37, became distracted watching pornography, drinking beer, and playing video games while his daughter, Parker, sat alone in the sweltering heat.

Temperatures outside had soared to 109°F (43°C) on July 9, 2024, the day of the incident.

Before arriving home, Scholtes allegedly left Parker alone in the car during stops at a gas station and a supermarket, where he reportedly stole beer.

He initially told investigators he left the child asleep in the car with the engine and air-conditioning running for just 30 minutes.

However, court records show he was inside his home for over three hours until his wife returned around 4 p.m. a

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