A 3-year-old girl named Ily Ruiz tragically died in a hot car while her mother, Sandra Hernandez-Cazares, was found intoxicated inside, leading to her arrest.
Prosecutors reported that Hernandez-Cazares had nearly four times the legal blood alcohol limit, leading to charges of felony involuntary manslaughter and felony child abuse.
Family members noted the absence of Hernandez-Cazares to pick up her son from school, prompting them to search for her, ultimately discovering the tragic scene.
Relatives described the child's father, Juan Ruiz, as devastated by the loss of his daughter, who he referred to as his princess, emphasizing his grief.
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