Some very sad news out of Florida.
A Florida babysitter has been arrested for aggravated manslaughter of a 10-month-old who died in her care after being left in a hot car.
According to an arrest report from the Baker County Sheriff’s Office, on the morning of the death, Jewell picked up the infant from her home and drove to another residence in the area where she planned to look after three additional children. Speaking to the police, Jewell said that upon arrival, she “assumed” that the little girl had fallen asleep and went inside to look after the other children.
The outside temperature on the day was 98 degrees. The police report states that Baker County Fire and Rescue got a reading of over 133 degrees inside the vehicle where the child was found.
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