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Texas father could face death penalty after 2-year-old dies in hot car

Authorities say the toddler died after being left alone for hours in a hot vehicle while her father was passed out from alcohol; he’s been charged with capital murder.

Published Jul 28, 2026, 11:21 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A Texas father faces the death penalty after police say he passed out drunk and left his 2-year-old daughter alone in a hot car for hours, resulting in her death.