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Father Sentenced for Leaving Son in Hot Truck | Tampa News
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A Florida dad faces 42 years in prison after leaving his 18-month-old son, Sebastian, in a sweltering truck for hours while he got a haircut and drank at a bar. The toddler died before help arrived — authorities say he’d been dead for at least an hour. Gardner pleaded no contest to murder and child abuse, originally charged with first-degree murder. His mother and the child’s grieving mom, Lorena, delivered a raw, heartbreaking statement — honoring Sebastian’s smile and resilience, while pleading for understanding and forgiveness in the face of unimaginable loss.
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