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‘Forgotten’ baby found dead inside vehicle at Florida middle school: SCSO

By FOX 13 News Staff
Published  November 4, 2024 11:47am EST
Sumter County
FOX 13 News

WEBSTER, Fla. - A baby who deputies say was supposed to be dropped off at daycare was found dead inside a vehicle at a middle school in Florida last week. 

Investigators say they were called to South Sumter Middle School shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Friday because a deceased infant was found inside a vehicle. 

According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, a 15-month-old baby had been unintentionally left unattended inside a motor vehicle at the school. 

Investigators say the baby was with a family member and was supposed to be dropped off at a daycare center, but the relative forgot the baby was there and went into the middle school. 

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Later that day, investigators say the baby was found dead inside the vehicle. 

The sheriff’s office, the medical examiner’s office and the state attorney’s office are investigating.

In a social media post, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office stated, ‘This is a tragic situation and our hearts go out to the family of the child.’

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