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Capital Murder: Two-year-old dies in hot car; police say father passed out from drinking
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· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The vehicle was described as sweltering, suggesting that the heat may have played a role in the child's death.
A Texas father is facing a capital murder charge in connection with the death of his 2-year-old daughter. According to police, the child died after being left alone in a locked vehicle. The father had reportedly been drinking and slept for hours before the incident was discovered.
The vehicle was described as sweltering, suggesting that the heat may have played a role in the child's death. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including KFDM. The case is currently being investigated, and the father is being held in custody on the capital murder charge.
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Category: safety Published: July 27, 2026 Source: KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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