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Father Sentenced for Leaving Toddler in Hot Car | Edmonton News
A Florida dad sentenced to 42 years for leaving his 18-month-old son in a 111-degree car for three hours—while he went for a haircut and a drink—faces life-altering consequences as the child died before help arrived. The mother’s heart-wrenching testimony, recalling her son’s laughter and the stolen moments, echoed through the courtroom as the judge condemned Gardner’s “shocking and horrific” choice, calling it a theft of innocence. Though he pleaded no contest, the judge made clear this wasn’t just a crime—it was a lifelong sentence for a father who chose convenience over his child’s life…
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