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flag A father is charged with murder and child abuse after his 2-year-old died from heat in a parked car in 109-degree heat in Arizona.

flag Christopher Scholtes, 37, faces first-degree murder and child abuse charges after his 2-year-old daughter died from heat exposure in a parked car on July 9, 2024, in Marana, Arizona. flag Prosecutors allege he left her unattended for over three hours during a 109-degree day, while reportedly drinking beer, playing video games, and viewing adult content. flag Evidence included text messages from his wife expressing concern and testimony from older daughters about prior instances of being left alone in the car. flag A judge barred prosecutors from introducing evidence of Scholtes’ alleged pornography use. flag He pleaded not guilty, rejected a plea deal, and a trial is set for October 27. flag The case has drawn national attention due to the extreme conditions and alleged pattern of neglect.

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