Arizona Father Faces Murder Charge in Tragic Hot Car Death of Toddler Daughter
TUCSON, Ariz. — A Tucson man has been charged with first-degree murder and child abuse after his 2-year-old daughter died in a hot car last month, sparking a broader discussion on parental negligence and car safety mechanisms. Chris Scholtes, who appeared subdued during his court hearing on August 8, pleaded not guilty to the charges related to the tragic incident outside his family home in Marana. On July 9, amidst sweltering weather conditions with temperatures …