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One of the year’s most disturbing stories has taken yet another unsettling turn.

Back in July, Christopher Scholtes’ 2-year-old daughter died in a hot car while he was allegedly “distracted” by porn and video games.

On Wednesday, Scholtes was found dead in his home.

Though police have not released an official cause of death, it’s widely believed that Scholtes took his own life.

The father, whose alleged negligence cost his daughter her life, was permitted to remain outside of custody until November 5.

At that time, the court would determine if he would need to be placed behind bars before his formal sentencing, which was scheduled for November 21.

Sgt. Brian Bower of the Phoenix Police Department tells People that officers discovered Scholtes’ body af

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