Pima County Confirms Christopher Scholtes Took His Own Life
Pima County attorney Laura Conover confirms that Christopher Scholtes, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, committed suicide. More
November 6, 2025
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Christopher Scholtes
Christopher Scholtes pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and child abuse in the hot car death of his 2-year-old daughter. He died on Nov. 5, two weeks before his scheduled sentencing.
Christopher Scholtes, Convicted in Daughter’s Hot Car Death, Dies
Christopher Scholtes, who pleaded guilty in the hot car death of his 2-year-old daughter has died, according to medical examiner records. More
November 5, 2025
Christopher Scholtes, convicted in daughter’s hot car death, dies
Following his guilty plea last month, Christopher Scholtes was set to be taken into custody today for the death of his daughter. More
November 5, 2025
Christopher Scholtes Pleads Guilty to Murder in Daughter’s Hot Car Death
Christopher Scholtes appeared in court on Wednesday to change his plea to guilty in the hot car death of his 2-year-old daughter, Parker. More
October 23, 2025
Scholtes Pleads Guilty to Murder in 2-Year-Old Daughter’s Hot Car Death
Arizona dad Christopher Shultis pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the hot car death of his toddler daughter. More
October 22, 2025
Ariz. father pleads guilty to murder in daughter’s hot car death
Christopher Scholtes pleaded guilty in the 2024 death of his daughter, who investigators said spent almost 3.5 hours strapped in a car seat. More
October 22, 2025
Jury Won’t Hear About Pornography Searches In Christopher Scholtes’ Trial
A judge said prosecutors can't tell the jury that Christopher Scholtes was searching for pornography when his daughter died in a hot car. More
October 17, 2025
Judge: Prosecutors can’t tell jury Christopher Scholtes watched pornography
A judge says the jury will not hear that Christopher Scholtes was watching pornography at home when his daughter died in a hot car. More
October 15, 2025
Chris Scholtes, Dad Accused in Hot Car Death, Had History of Abuse Complaints
Christopher Scholtes who was charged with murder for leaving his two-year-old daughter in a hot car had a history of child abuse complaints. More
September 23, 2025
Dad accused in hot car death had history of abuse complaints
Records from the AZ Dept. of Child Safety show a history of child abuse complaints against Christopher Scholtes. More
September 21, 2025
Father In Hot Car Death Case Wants A New Plea Deal
Chris Scholtes is charged with murder and child abuse in the death of his 2-year-old daughter, who died after being left in a hot car. More
August 18, 2025
AZ father charged in daughter’s hot car death wants new plea deal
Christopher Scholtes's defense attorney told the court they want to try for a new plea deal. Prosecutors said, 'The plea is not changing.' More
August 18, 2025
Father Charged With Daughter’s Hot Car Death Rejects Plea Deal
Christopher Scholtes turned down a plea agreement for second-degree murder, which means he will head to trial. More
March 31, 2025
Father charged in the hot car death of his daughter rejects plea deal
Christophe Scholtes now faces life in prison without parole if convicted of first-degree murder in the hot car death of his daughter. More
March 31, 2025
Trial date set, plea offer in works for dad charged in hot car death
A judge has set a trial date for Christopher Scholtes, accused in the hot car death of his 2-year-daughter. More
November 21, 2024
Extended Bodycam Footage of Officers’ Response After Child Dies in Car
Extended bodycam footage of Christopher Scholtes as police officers respond on the day his 2-year-old died in a car while in his care. More
August 14, 2024
Police Release Bodycam Video of Hot Car Incident
Footage is released of Christopher Scholtes stating he was distracted by a video game and putting away groceries while his daughter died in a hot... More
August 13, 2024
Arizona father charged in 2-year-old’s hot car death pleads not guilty
The family's other children, aged five and nine, told police Christopher Scholtes often left all of the children in the car. More
August 12, 2024
Father Charged with First-Degree Murder in Hot Car Death
Julia Jenaé discusses the charges against Christopher Scholtes in the hot car death of his 2-year-old daughter. More
August 6, 2024
Arizona father indicted in hot car death of 2-year-old daughter
Christopher Scholtes was formally indicted after his 2-year-old daughter died after being left in a car for hours. More
August 5, 2024
Arizona father charged with murder after daughter dies in hot car
Christopher Scholtes is charged with second degree murder in his daughter's death. Her mother, a doctor, found the child. More
July 15, 2024
