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Father Dies by Suicide Before Murder Sentencing

11/9/2025

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Christopher Scholtes died by suicide on November 5, hours before his sentencing for the second-degree murder of his daughter Parker.
Scholtes faced a potential 20 to 30-year prison term.
Pima County Attorney Laura Conover expressed sorrow for Parker's surviving sisters and noted counseling is available for the surviving family.
Parker's 17-year-old daughter from a previous marriage filed a lawsuit days before Scholtes' death, alleging neglect and abuse.

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Christopher Scholtes died by suicide on November 5, hours before his sentencing for the second-degree murder of his daughter Parker.
Scholtes faced a potential 20 to 30-year prison term.
Pima County Attorney Laura Conover expressed sorrow for Parker's surviving sisters and noted counseling is available for the surviving family.
Parker's 17-year-old daughter from a previous marriage filed a lawsuit days before Scholtes' death, alleging neglect and abuse.