TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Christopher Scholtes, a Marana father charged with first-degree murder after his 2-year-old daughter died in a hot car, is being presented with a second plea deal.

Scholtes initially rejected a plea deal in March. His trial is scheduled to begin on Monday.

A hearing regarding the new plea offer is set for Wednesday.

News 4 Tucson's Chief Investigative Reporter Chorus Nylander obtained information about this development that was shared with the victims involved in the case.

On July 9, 2024, 2-year-old Parker Scholtes was found unresponsive in a hot car. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

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