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Foster Father Charged in Death of 20-Month-Old Left in Hot Car in Linares

The child died of heat stroke after being left for six hours in a parked vehicle; authorities are investigating foster care protocols and communication failures.

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Calle de Linares donde fue localizado el coche con el bebé de 20 meses
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Overview

  • A 20-month-old foster child died on May 20, 2025, after being left in a parked car for six hours in temperatures reaching 29-30°C in Linares, Spain.
  • The foster father, a 70-year-old retired teacher, routinely notified daycare staff via WhatsApp but failed to send the message that morning, leading to the oversight.
  • The vehicle's tinted windows prevented passersby from noticing the child inside, compounding the tragedy.
  • An autopsy confirmed the cause of death as heat-induced hypoxia, and the foster father was charged with involuntary manslaughter but released pending judicial review.
  • The family, with a strong track record of fostering 13 children since 2017, is under scrutiny as authorities examine communication protocols and foster care safeguards.