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Mother Charged After Leaving Sons in Hot Car

7/9/2025

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Maya Hernandez, 20, is charged with manslaughter and child cruelty after tragically leaving her two young sons in a sweltering car for over two hours during a cosmetic procedure in Bakersfield, California. Her 1-year-old son, Amillio, succumbed to the heat, while the 2-year-old miraculously survived. Hernandez remains in custody with bail set at over $1 million.

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Maya Hernandez, 20, is charged with manslaughter and child cruelty after tragically leaving her two young sons in a sweltering car for over two hours during a cosmetic procedure in Bakersfield, California. Her 1-year-old son, Amillio, succumbed to the heat, while the 2-year-old miraculously survived. Hernandez remains in custody with bail set at over $1 million.