Arizona Father Who Left Toddler to Die in Hot Car While Watching Porn and Playing Video Games Found Dead Days Before Prison Sentence
An Arizona man, 38-year-old Christopher Scholtes, who pleaded guilty to killing his 2-year-old daughter by leaving her inside a scorching car, was found dead just days before starting his prison term. Scholtes was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday but never showed up.
An Arizona man, 38-year-old Christopher Scholtes, who pleaded guilty to killing his 2-year-old daughter by leaving her inside a scorching car, was found dead just days before starting his prison term. Scholtes was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday but never showed up. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner later confirmed his death. In July 2024, Scholtes left his daughter, Parker, strapped in a car for nearly three hours in 109°F heat while he watched porn and played video games inside. The car’s engine and AC shut off after 30 minutes, causing her death. He faced 20–30 years in prison under a plea deal. His cause of death remains under investigation. US: Father Jumps Into Ocean To Save Daughter After She Falls From 4th Deck of Disney Dream Cruise Ship, Dramatic Rescue of Duo Captured on Video.
Arizona Father Found Dead Days Before Sentencing for Toddler’s Hot Car Death
NEW: Arizona man who left his two-year-old daughter to die in a hot car while he watched p*rn and played video games, found deceased.
Christopher Scholtes was set to report to prison on Wednesday, but never arrived at the hearing.
Scholtes had pleaded guilty to second-degree… pic.twitter.com/qy3CgB8L9y
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