Mom Faces Murder Charges After Leaving Toddlers in Sweltering Car During Beauty Appointment

A Day That Started Like Any Other (Image Credits: Unsplash)

Bakersfield, California – In the blistering summer heat, a young mother’s decision to step away for a quick cosmetic touch-up turned into a nightmare no one saw coming.

A Day That Started Like Any Other

Imagine juggling parenthood and personal care on a scorching afternoon. That’s where Maya Hernandez found herself last June, driving her two young sons to an appointment in Bakersfield. What should have been a routine errand spiraled into tragedy when she parked the car and headed inside a local spa.

Prosecutors paint a picture of neglect from the start. They argue Hernandez knew the risks but still left her one-year-old and two-year-old strapped in their seats for more than two hours. The car’s interior hit 107 degrees, turning the vehicle into a deadly trap…

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