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Mother In Florida Is Accused Of Leaving Her Toddler Daughter In A Hot Van While She Slept At Home For A Number Of Hours

A Florida father is opening up about his grief about his late toddler daughter, who died after being left in a hot van for several hours.

“My heart is broken,” Donald Merritt told FOX10 News. Police allege Joy died after her mother left her in the van, parked in the Florida sun.

Jessica Monell, 36, was arrested and charged with homicide-neglect manslaughter, neglect of a child, three counts of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession of drug equipment. Read the full story here ▶