Murder charge against father whose 2-year-old girl died after being left in hot car

Christopher Scholtes, the father of the 2-year-old girl who died after being left in a hot car, has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder and child abuse in connection with her death.

[@Freeworld856]

I don’t care if the AC was on, you NEVER leave a child unattended in a car. 😡

[@John-bx8mh]

Ohio's mother died for her son in carjacking while Arizona's father let his toddler die in a hot car.

[@Aquarius77-220]

Every year we hear about this happening in Arizona

[@sashasinclaires]

AMEN!!😥

[@SA-Bean-Bean]

@@John-bx8mh and? What does that even mean? *IN ARIZONA* a few years ago My friend literally DIED trying to save her baby when her estranged ex carjacked her with the baby inside and she clung to the door as long as possible before she fell and he took the time to go back and run her over twice. Then keep the baby outside and homeless while cops searched and finally ended up killing himself while waiting in solitary confinement in jail. So yea, what are you trying to say by that? People are pos in every state and there's also good people in every state.

[@Troe76]

@@SA-Bean-Beanthat’s a terrible story!! I’m sorry to hear it. I don’t think they were saying anything about Arizona personally imo they were just pointing out the stark differences in the two stories. It’s crazy to see when they’re pointed out like that!!

[@SA-Bean-Bean]

@@Aquarius77-220 it happens everywhere. If you aren't listening to local news from every state you wouldn't know. I just saw TWO moms leave their kids in their cars while there went into casinos if but People can die inside cars when it's 65° out- doesn't matter which state but there really is no excuse in the Southwest.

[@raymondreid4987]

What kind of father leaves their child in a car alone? An idiot.

[@somethingorother9263]

The same gene that kept the kid from figuring out a door latch.

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

@@somethingorother9263 Child safety seats are designed so that *a toddler cannot unbuckle themselves and get out* on their own.

[@bovinityleak2066]

A lazy douche bag.

[@smiller2044]

The child was reportedly asleep...​@@somethingorother9263

[@nasirb3914]

@@somethingorother9263 she was 2, retard.

[@user-ow9re6tz1h]

Left her in the car before, even with AC... YOU DO NOT LEAVE YOUR KIDS ALONE IN THE CAR ANYWAY. It can be so easy to snatch a kid. 🤦‍♀️

[@TLC717]

​@@rubenperez-bx3plI hope your not a parent

[@user-ow9re6tz1h]

@@rubenperez-bx3pl Please re-write in readable English?

[@moonytheloony6516]

@@rubenperez-bx3pl I think you need to go back to school and learn how to write a sentence, instead of sounding like you dropped out of the 4th grade. Grow up and learn how to formulate a sentence and furthermore, do not procreate under any circumstances...you don't have the brains for that responsibility.

[@sendthis9480]

@@rubenperez-bx3pl See…kiddo… Adults know this thing called “consequences”. All actions have them. If there is a slight chance that things can go wrong…you don’t take the risk. Even just running into the store. You may slip and go unconscious. And ambulance arrives and takes you away leaving your kid. Likely won’t happen…however even the slightest chance it might should make you change your actions. You’re just not old enough to think further than 2 minutes ahead in life. Someday…maybe. You have to stop relying on participation awards and naive empathy. Know your role, kiddo.

[@daniellewoolley8607]

​@rubenperez-bx3pl, you need to shut up and that comment. You are stupid if you have children someone needs CPS and them away from you. You need to leave weed alone because you've burnt your brain cells you have one good cell left.

[@Trogdor1365]

In Arizona?! He left her in the car of a nap, in the summer, in ARIZONA?!

[@FreedomofSpeech865]

Ridiculous! She can nap in her bouse

[@pamelasmith6221]

His excuse: He left the car on with ac running but it doesn’t stay on forever. Regardless you get home, you take your child with you.

[@adri2shadow]

He did not wanted to attend the baby and take care of him, he just wanted the far from him to not deal with it

[@jrenee8303]

@@pamelasmith6221who leaves their kid alone?? He’s an idiot

[@MarcIverson]

I bet he didn't want to have to bother taking care of her, cleaning her, or want to hear her fuss or cry. He gave himself a vacation from her. "Me time." Well now she'll never cry again and he can spend his "me time" in prison. I hope his fellow prisoners find out.

[@lauraa.e.5008]

How stupid are parents who continue to leave children in cars on hot days? Come on! If you can tie your shoes, you have just enough intelligence to know NOT LEAVE KIDS IN HOT CARS!

[@Gemma_626]

Don't leave your 2 year old in a car on any day

[@mareks2503]

Not even for 2 seconds here

[@lauraa.e.5008]

@@mareks2503 Very smart. 🙂

[@lauraa.e.5008]

@@Gemma_626 Absolutely. But, a hot car is deadly. As well as, the mom who forgot something, ran back into the house after putting her child in the car. She comes out to find someone stealing her car. She tries to stop them and she was killed. It's a crazy world we live in.😑

[@Aquarius77-220]

This horrific tragedy happens every year in Arizona including children drowning we hear about this year after years

[@user-uz9ng4ht3j]

Another child dies as a result of stupid parents. Seriously how dumb can you be to leave a child in the car. Wtf is wrong with people. Ugh

[@user-nv8po4py4s]

The mother wasn't home.. Don't blame her. She was possibly the only working person and he was baby sitter. Had it made now he don't and sadly the mother is lost in grief.1:54

[@PagingDrMakeUp]

Stupid PARENT. Don’t do that. Mother is a Doctor and was AT WORK. Are your comprehension skills okay?

[@rondameier8168]

That's laziness.... Straight up laziness..... Poor child...

[@chhansen9813]

HES LYING!

[@rondameier8168]

@@chhansen9813 yeah I kind of figured that out myself. But never said he wasn't.... Smh

[@Aquarius77-220]

Sure he remembered his cellphone

[@adri2shadow]

@@rondameier8168 exactly, he did not wanted to take care and attend the baby

[@nasirb3914]

@@rondameier8168 He probably didn't want to deal with her crying if woken up from the nap. Total lack of fatherly instinct.

[@AmericanPatriot-1776]

He is a monster. He arrived home and the child was asleep in the car so HE LEFT HER THERE???? Are you freaking kidding me??? The suffering this child went through before she died was unspeakable, horrendous.

[@pamelasmith6221]

Oh but he left the car running with the air on. 🤦🏻‍♀️ what? You take your child inside. If she wakes up then oh well!! Either she falls back asleep or she stays up. That’s part of being a parent!!!! It’s not about you anymore.

[@nasirb3914]

@@pamelasmith6221 Exactly. Perfectly stated.

[@AmericanPatriot-1776]

@@pamelasmith6221 You're as frustrated as I am.

[@frankjhonson2345]

Who the hell would do this. I hope he gets life. Poor lil 2 year old precious and innocent girl.😢

[@rapp-relevant-333]

If you were the judge and unlawful, then yes,this would be possible

[@Soloong_Gaybowzer]

How can someone care so little about their own kids that they'll leave them in a hot car to be cooked alive?

[@janeayre96]

What the hell!? Leave your kid inside a car while you go inside and forget her!?

[@Aquarius77-220]

I’m sure he remembered his cellphone

[@GameChanger597]

I don't think he forgot her. It sounds like he left her in there on purpose while he went inside thinking she was safe and comfortable with the AC on. I can understand a few minutes if you think the baby is sleeping and it's not hot outside but to do that for that long without knowing if your child is even awake or asleep is straight up neglect

[@pamelasmith6221]

What about his two other daughters? Where were they? He didn’t check in her for at least 3 hours? Sick.

[@katrinamccreary6411]

@@GameChanger597don’t ever I repeat ever leave a child in the car unattended 😢

[@ceceprincess4758]

​@@Aquarius77-220yep lol

[@JTRocks4Ever]

He probably didn't want to have to watch her so he left her in the car. What a monster!

[@ediewall6360]

Can you imagine what the wife went thru??? She has to want to harm him, yell at him and who knows what else.

[@JTRocks4Ever]

@@ediewall6360 I feel so bad for the mom and how that poor baby must have suffered before she passed. What a sin!

[@lifespanwellnessbeauty-60i64]

Is there some test for utter stupidity that can be given to parents before they take a baby home? Did this grown man not know anything about carbon monoxide poisoning, let alone heat stroke? So sorry for the little girl and her mother. The mother must be absolutely devastated to know her husband was this irresponsible. May the baby R.I.P.

[@skip3778]

One would think a women who is a doctor would may someone of at least average intelligence. This might prove otherwise.

[@nasirb3914]

His wife is a doctor, he had to know.

[@jessicaanderson7885]

He might have done it on purpose.

[@SugarrPlump]

@@jessicaanderson7885 Right I'm trying to find comments talking about the time frame... 12:40PM Mother arrives at 4PM so he didn't check on the baby within 30 minutes "Too long" Almost 4 hours is wild! Or he saw and couldn't handle what he did or call for help. SAD

[@CatWhiskering]

There should always be murder charges for this. If it were a teacher, babysitter, or a nanny who'd left a child in a hot car, no one would think twice about charging with murder. Parents shouldn't be off the hook for this. It needs to stop.

[@pamelafrye4667]

AMEN 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏... I say the "parents" are the most important ones to begin with because the child and/or children ARE the "parents" FIRST & FOREMOST priority above ALL else!!!!!!! Their safety, wellbeing & health is to be the 1st & main priorities of every father & mother 🙏 🙏 or atleast those things are supposed to be & should be 🙏 🙏...Sadly, we do have quite MANY individuals who aren't well equipped & are really, truly LOST SOULS who need guidance, wisdom, knowledge, understanding & discernment themselves in God's WORD & TRUTH 🙏 ❤ & to be BORN AGAIN 🙏 ❤ through our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ 🙏 ❤...

[@EdithStirewalt]

No fricken mercy for this father. Every year this happens multiple times 😢 there are public service announcements news reminders tips on how to remember your child etc what the hell my mom had eight kids and never left one in a hot car. Put the child first always

[@mamamia8284]

Same, my mom had 6 kids, never forgot a single one in a car. I didn’t understand what’s happening with people.

[@SA-Bean-Bean]

This poor mom lost EVERYTHING in one night! She lost her daughter AND her husband all in one day! Absolutely devastating. Im so sorry to this Dr mom! ❤😢

[@user-ow5xk6eh8b]

She had no husband in the first place he was an deplorable piece of shit not human

[@fifiladu2659]

I was thinking the same thing. My heart hurts for her.

[@jessicaanderson7885]

Her husband wasn't much to lose, but she probably cared about him. Losing her baby was worse for her.

[@Epiz76]

​@@jessicaanderson7885what a ugly thing to say. Shame on you.

[@pitbullmom6323]

She is defending him!

[@user-ps2nk7uk7c]

Complete negligence.

[@shurmabrathwaite4724]

That’s crazy, even if it was a cool day why leave your kid in the car because she is sleeping? There are all sorts of dangers out there.

[@pamelasmith6221]

I can’t understand these people saying they didn’t want to wake them. The child will be fine if they are disturbed during sleep. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I think this dad didn’t want to deal with a cranky child.

[@jenniferwilson9267]

As a mother of 3 daughters in hot ass Louisiana what’s more important than getting your kid out of hot car. NOT 1 Damn Thing My prayers for the mother and family such a shame 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rapp-relevant-333]

Sorry, but you can't compare the weak heat of Louisiana to the heat of Arizona.

[@liannelamonte5017]

Despicable!!

[@KaizenEnergyUS]

One doesn't forget where a child is, this is full out murder. Life in jail at HARD LABOR.

[@themindeclectic9821]

Uh? Yes they absolutely do

[@jcallwood25]

@@themindeclectic9821no they do not! He left her in the car to perish! I have dogs I never forget my dogs anywhere!

[@themindeclectic9821]

@@jcallwood25 good for you. People still forget where their children are all the time. That doesn't make it good or defensible, but people absolutely forget where their kids are

[@Nene-GoCubs]

There’s some people that forget the kid in the car. He didn’t forget the kid, as he said she was sleeping and left the air on, plus he said he did it before. Clearly 2 different scenarios.

[@Nene-GoCubs]

@@themindeclectic9821especially when they have to much on their minds.

[@meemeepalmer4144]

Nobody nor any animal should b left n any car for not even a minute n this record breaking heat!!!!🤯🤯🤯

[@lisakaz35]

I think there was intent. Don't believe this was an accident.

[@chrisfurius]

No way. At the very least he admits he left her there so it's ridiculous to think intent, unless he intended to spend many a years behind bars - that's guaranteed. No, some people are just that stupid to do something like this.

[@Starfish2145]

You have absolutely no evidence of that

[@GameChanger597]

​@@chrisfuriusTrue but it is a little strange that he lied about the time he arrived

[@chrisfurius]

@@GameChanger597 It isn't really. Just further proof he f--ked up big time and he's scrambling to minimize what he did, and if that means lying, then that's what he's gonna try. It totally defies common sense to say it was intentional but there are people who think the moon landing was faked, so it's a world full of crazy.

[@nasirb3914]

It’s possible. He lied about the timeframe, and being the husband of a doctor, there’s no way he didn’t know of the risks. He could just be a total imbecile too though.

[@Rice10120]

He did this on purpose and should be charged. If he didn’t want to be bothered with the kid, then he shouldn't have created any.

[@Nene-GoCubs]

Sometimes it’s the wife that wants kids. If a man knows he doesn’t want kids, then they shouldn’t get married or get clipped. That poor woman lost her daughter in a horrific way. Thank God he didn’t kill the wife too.

[@Starfish2145]

You have absolutely no evidence of that

[@zzzzzz3708]

​@@Starfish2145Right? What a douchbag.

[@GameChanger597]

​@@Nene-GoCubswth?

[@pamelasmith6221]

@@Starfish2145if he didn’t then he’s heartless and dumber than a box of rocks.

[@elizabethjohnson9929]

Why did he leave her? 4 hours? What was he doing???

[@theodorabruin4601]

We may not want to know. With all the terrible things we hear about parents killing their children lately, maybe it was on purpose?😢 He might be sleeping in a motel because his wife will be divorcing him.

[@altha-rf1et]

probably playing them dumb video games

[@chhansen9813]

Its OBVIOUS isnt it?

[@ellenh4984]

​@@theodorabruin4601Sleeping in jail.

[@FharishAhmedPortfolio]

Probably drugs 🙄

[@pameladee]

If it was a Tesla I have no doubt it stopped running in the heat. Regardless this is unforgivable…..he didn’t want to be bothered.

[@GameChanger597]

Teslas can also shut off if they feel you've not been a responsible driver. I would never let a car company dictate when I could drive a car that I'm paying for

[@MG-jj3pn]

As it should be It was a child not a bag of groceries Shane

[@Trogdor1365]

You don't even leave a bag of groceries in the car.

[@carlosmejia5728]

Who's Shane??

[@SA-Bean-Bean]

@@carlosmejia5728right!

[@glucosepappy9663]

@@carlosmejia5728the groceries belonged to Shane. The brother of the girl who died

[@daizeofgrace]

How the hell can any parent leave a child in a car period? I’m so disgusted. That poor mom as long as she never knew or did the same.

[@cmvamerica9011]

So he could play video games; how sick is that?

[@user-ow5xk6eh8b]

He never wanted to be a father just didn’t want to be bothered

[@pamelasmith6221]

What caring father or mother would leave their precious child outside in a car regardless of the weather? She was asleep and he said he didn’t want to wake her. Oh well. My daughter was sleeping as a baby and I had to take her out of her crib to my parents on my way to work years ago. I hated waking her but they will be ok. Who leaves their child in a car? If a child is asleep it’s ok to wake them up. They will survive. I think it’s the selfish parent who doesn’t want to deal with a cranky child. Children deserve better. Parents sacrifice to make their kids happy. This man didn’t seem to want to. 😢

[@jamesmcdonald5026]

No excuse.

[@garfield2439]

Wth is wrong with people. OMG this needs to stop happening.

[@rapp-relevant-333]

Yes, but how... maybe praying?

[@vdeniceeckert3494]

Record high temps. How irresponsible

[@StrawberryPopTart4]

So, dad leaves his daughter in the car napping from 12:45 to 4pm? This was first degree negligent homicide.

[@BfreeWitMe]

Absolutely

[@laurawadas7546]

Just heartbreaking 💔.. Rest in peace sweet angel 🥀🧸 Meanwhile in another state, a 27 yr old single mother was killed trying to stop carjackers from taking her car her sleeping 6yr old..

[@ladyluck0422]

This is absolutely heartbreaking. Thinking of what this poor girl went through in her last moments must have been horrific. And her mom had to find her. It is too much, honestly, isn't it? We keep failing our children and each other. Sending love and strength to her mother. She has a lot to work through.

[@1stsharkb8]

It should be FIRST degree murder. Or Capitol murder. He was committing the crime of child endangerment. The child died. Thats 2 separate crimes. Both felonies. I dont know how the law works in Arizona but in Texas if you are committing a crime and someone dies or is killed during the commission of the crime; that makes you eligible for the death penalty.

[@stephanieallangarman5598]

Some individuals can be highly educated but still have NO COMMON SENSE ?! I’ve witnessed this throughout my life. This generation 🤷🏻‍♀️…it seems to me that many are self absorbed and seek continuous validation but when it comes to extending themselves to others 🧐 ?! My GOD the child’s parent is a physician…🤦🏻‍♀️

[@juliemanarin4127]

Why??? Poor child. WTF are they thinking? And the mother was a doctor...imagine her horror!!

[@lindayeager3126]

Insane ,who does this ? 😳 I dont fall for this B.S !

[@Dr.Aqueous]

That was definitely intentional and totally wreckless. You don't leave your child in the car just because they're sleeping.

[@brendarock9702]

Right? The law is no child to be left alone in a vehicle, but wait..... If their taking a nap well then that's okay? Guy trying to find a loop hole or hoping for sympathy?

[@hannahkushan175]

He left her in the car and now police is checking the PlayStation to verify the timeline of the dad’s activities so this dude forgot about his kid bcz he was playing games 🤨

[@rockyroad7345]

This is absolutely unforgivable! But I have to ask the question---what is a TWO year old doing with a tablet?

[@pamelasmith6221]

Poor parenting

[@iyaayas]

​@@pamelasmith6221 I'm only judging iPad Usage as brought up by the commentor here, NOT the video which is an easy and obvious judgment. It depends.....for car rides, if my 2yo isn't happy but is changed, has access to food and drink, has toys, and moonbug radio is playing but she's still crying, I give her a phone to watch Miss Rachel, Cocomelon, Baby Shark, and other educational shows. It's a good sometimes tool to relieve boredom. I can't just not go to my appointment because Toddler isn't happy and while I CAN concentrate on the road to drive safely while Toddler is crying, I prefer not to if I can avoid it. An electronic device like an iPad helps keep Toddler entertained so I can drive. I use it for the road, at appointments/meetings, or in stroller when I need Toddler to stay due to environmental safety factors (roads, parking lot, crowds). It's also a last resort tool when other toys, games (What is that? What color? What sound? etc), or conversations aren't working.

[@SetaSayin]

This happens ever year summer time people just don’t learn

[@RitaM-i5l]

Imagine what it was like for that baby suffering, NO EXCUSES FOR THAT 😢

[@Any-Okra]

It amazes me at the risk people take with their kids. So many things could still go wrong by leaving her in the car. I just wonder how long the poor thing was awake and screaming for someone who never came 😢 He did kill her.

[@nostromo7928]

Father said he had done this before and left the air conditioning on. This time the air conditioning stopped working. WTF! His fellow inmates are gonna have a field day .....

[@lindayeager3126]

Done on purpose!

[@chhansen9813]

EXACTOMUNDO!

[@user-ow5xk6eh8b]

Most definitely

[@GameChanger597]

I don't think so. He left her in there with the AC running. Unfortunately it sounds like it shut off. He may have gone inside and takes a nap. Completely irresponsible yes, but premeditated? I can't say Im sure about that yet

[@chhansen9813]

@@GameChanger597 Are you seriously making excuses for this dude? Good God, you should delete that 100% NONSENSE!

[@jessicaanderson7885]

Possibly

[@DorothyKelly-ls6zs]

So sad😢

[@DebbiePet-g5t]

Condolences to the family

[@Tipperary757]

107° in Tucson....

[@SA-Bean-Bean]

Ha! Its been 120° on my dash thermometer WITH my ac trying its best. 107° is nothing.

[@moonytheloony6516]

@@SA-Bean-Bean 107 is nothing, ok, tell that to the victim, oh that's right, ya can't. the victim is dead...from being inside a hot car. next time consider not thinking out loud, because you're demonstrating your lack of intelligence. You may consider this an intervention. You're Welcome Ha!

[@Lizablue0608]

@@moonytheloony6516👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@erinwill6743]

How do u have a wife thats a doctor and u leave your child in the car

[@user-xk4do9ex2f]

Kari Engholm, Hosp. Administrator, left her baby in her van all day while she went to meetings. It wasn't intentional but shows it isn't just gamers or stupid people doing this. The baby died, she didn't receive any jail time. P*ssed me off.

[@mariansadowski2878]

Negligent with the precious cargo

[@moonytheloony6516]

cargo?

[@Aquarius77-220]

He remembered his cellphone

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

He had the nerves to say he has done it before like it’s normal. 🤬🤬🤬

[@ediewall6360]

GRRRR!! I agree with you. The wife must have been enraged at him .

[@tlbud703hsdauf]

Poor little precious innocent girl and her grieving mother 😥😪💔😢

[@Itsakindamagic]

I wouldnt leave my dogs in the car in AZ and it was a relatively mild summer day. A child? How could you a) leave the child sleeping there and b) forget she was out there. Heartbreaking.

[@Cynthia-s2p]

Deepest condolences and sorrow for your incredible loss. Prayers going up and continuing for all affected.🙏

[@gloriaglo8403]

Whats going on with these people leaving their children and pets in cars in these hot weather.

[@fulanichild3138]

A great piece of advice I read years ago was to take off your shoes when driving with a child. Put your shoes in the back seat with your child. That way you are reminded that the child is there whenever you get out of the car. It wouldn't have helped in this case, as the father knew what he was doing _and had done it before,_ but it's a good rule of thumb.

[@iyaayas]

THANKS! I Hope to remember this next time. Maybe I'll have a different thing since it's distracting to drive shoeless but I love the concept. I have a small diaper bag. Perhaps if I find a place in the door so it'll fall out as soon as I exit. I haven't forgotten my babies yet but my doors auto lock and I have had to use my app to unlock it when someone walks away with the key. I also forget objects in the car.

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

Another immature parent who just didn't want to be bothered. I wonder what he'd been looking forward to doing.

[@motownbaby6146]

Why is it we never hear of kids dying after being left in cold cars during winter months?

[@PL77824]

The mother is a doctor? Soooooo, they had daycare and aftercare money.

[@Kjane32]

What makes you think they have money like that. Doctors are not necessarily swimming in financial success! Many times are in debt for many many years for their education!

[@user-uu6nh7yl6b]

​@@Kjane32the authorities need to find out if there were any life insurance policies. Maybe they thought they were gonna get some money to pay off whatever debts owed. If so. BUSTED! I hope justice gets served for this little girl who left like that.

[@genemontoya4028]

What he s☝️said, sooooo don't be assenine.

[@bradleysmith9431]

Why pay when the man doesn't work anyways..

[@altha-rf1et]

No daycare that what the sorry excuse for a father was supposed to be doing

[@BfreeWitMe]

She was getting in the way of him playing video games while her mother was out making a living.

[@Beckster1]

HOW🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@cheril8891]

So he was too lazy to get her out of the car.

[@bovinityleak2066]

But but if he woke her up he woulda had to begin parenting again. 😡

[@marinegirl3847]

Tragic...crazy

[@jrambo7495]

Why! Why! Why! Why!! Why! Why!! Why!! Why!! Why? Why?

[@ediewall6360]

Doctor mother is regretting having married a lazy idiot.

[@ssaepa1]

You should be required to take classes before parenting, or voting.

[@nicolejenkins2609]

If this was my husband and I had repeatedly told him to not do this- I’d be in jail.

[@yvette4979]

Children suffer so much in hot car death. He saw baby sleep in hot car and just left baby there? Sad

[@Kaycee1577]

I will never understand this

[@drewski1535]

😡😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@manuelpagan6857]

He should be charged with first degree murder. He didn’t leave the car on. His lying! He never done that before. He meant to kill the baby!!!😡😡😡

[@LobsterRoc]

He's going to have it hard in jail/prison

[@andreweden9405]

Ok, set the death aside... WHY the hell do people let their car just sit and run with the AC running??? It's terrible for your car, it's terrible for the environment, and it costs unnecessary money! Of course, this is to say nothing about this poor child. God rest her.

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

😲 Poor child.

[@Cdmxforever]

What a phandejo!

[@normsportillo]

Why would you leave a baby in the car In ARIZONA poor little angel RIP

[@SnowFoxParty]

The parents seem so nonchalant about this child's death and that scares me even more...this is AZ....how could they?!

[@ricopine303]

The fact that the wife's biggest concern was for the husband to be released just shows you their true colors.

[@MamaDisco1313]

As a physician, the Mom was a dedicated reporter. She has an obligation to report any signs of abuse on any of her patients. If she saw a neighbor, doing what her own husband was doing, she would have reported it to authorities. Yet,she knew her husband was leaving her child in a car without supervision, and never stopped him from doing it again. She knowingly left her child with her neglectful husband. What’s up with that?

[@charlenegarcia5144]

How terrible... That poor child.

[@sashasinclaires]

I cannot imagine another gruesome way to die for a toddler, well I guess I can but . . . . Poor Baby. . . . RIP Sweet Angel!!!!!!

[@JohnNNJ]

Two year olds have iPads?

[@rss8363]

Two years olds with rich parents

[@JohnNNJ]

​@@rss8363 Yeah, and looking like ignorant rich which there seems to be a lot more of these days, but that's what our economic/financial system has enabled. It's being observed constantly now.

[@ediewall6360]

Another way to avoid parenting.

[@Obeijin]

He will have fun in prison ...

[@teresacorley7874]

This is totally uncalled for he deserves no mercy and leaving your car running doesn't guarantee it will stay running and with thease temps your car air could ice up and quit thier must of been some red flags before this the mom is a doctor and the husband is a jerk you never leave any one in a car exspescially a child are laws really need to change 1:54

[@shellye.1341]

This happens every year.

[@interpolisawesome]

Damn so he lied about the times. Couldn't believe his wife forgives him and wants him home already, enough to testify that in court.

[@RB-rz3pj]

This is happening farrr too often now!! Almost like parents want their kids to die! 🙁

[@Theleaddog]

The cars have reminders about the back seats now. No excuses leaving children and dogs in cars anymore. It is a big red notice on the dashboard to “check the back seats”. This is murder in the world today.

[@GeeNoniGee]

With the mother KNOWING he'd done it before? TOTALLY murder. And they let him out without bail.

[@baleksander000]

Bad parenting, period.

[@zealandzen]

The user manual says to supervise closely until age 18.

[@user-ow5xk6eh8b]

Well he didn’t care to

[@melaniegatton]

Crazy to think a doctor would marry someone so stupid and leave her children alone with him

[@germanshepherd6638]

Dummy cared more about video games than his own daughter.

[@yvonneerrend8217]

Unbelievable..😢 that poor baby!.

[@philliphall5198]

Dam him 😢

[@PrincessCashmonie]

He’s lazy as heck.

[@numberone5680]

One word NO