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Texas Mother Sentenced to 25 Years for Leaving Toddler in Hot Car
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First reported by Mako · Jul 9, 2026
What happened
Vanessa Escibal from Texas was sentenced to 25 years for first-degree murder after leaving her 15-month-old son in a hot car for over two hours, resulting in his death. The incident occurred in Frisco on a 35-degree day while she worked at a spa. She stopped at McDonald's en route to the hospital, where the child was pronounced dead.
- 01Vanessa Escibal sentenced to 25 years for first-degree murder of her toddler.
- 02She left her 15-month-old son in a hot car over two hours in 35°C heat.
- 03Incident occurred on August 16 in Frisco, Texas, near Dallas.
- 04Escibal worked at a spa during the time the child was left in the car.
- 05She stopped at McDonald's on the way to the hospital where the child died.
- 06Escibal admitted responsibility in a recorded call after the incident.
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