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Police: "Caretaker left boy in car for 8 hours during scorching temperatures."
NEW ORLEANS, LA--New Orleans Police are investigating the death of a 3 year old who was left inside a locked car in Mid-City.
Police were on the scene in the 600 Block of Scott Street late Tuesday afternoon. The child was found in a car parked outside a home. Investigators said it appearred the boy had been locked inside for as many as 8 hours, as temperatures in New Orleans reached as high as 93 degrees.
Family members rushed to the scene as they learned of the tragedy. The young victim was identified by authorities as Winston White.
Police said the boy's Godmother told investigators she had left the child in the car, with the windows closed, as she went into the house. According to officials, she did not expect to be inside long.The caretaker herself was taken to the hospital after falling ill upon learning of White's death. Police said she will face various charges, including neglegent homicide.
Local meteorologists said that temperatures inside the car, with the window closed during the hottest part of the day, could have easily reached over 140 degrees. "This child died a horrific and tortureous death.", said the local coroner. The Incident happened during what is likely to be the hottest week of the year so far.
Posted 6/4/11
