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Father Charged with Manslaughter After Toddler's Hot Tub Death

12/17/2025

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Reynard Hough of Washington, D.C., faces manslaughter charges after his 20-month-old daughter died on December 13 during a Kissimmee vacation.
Authorities say Hough had been drinking and using drugs before bringing his daughter into the hot tub.
When he woke, his daughter was unresponsive with her face submerged, and she died at a hospital.
Hough is held without bond as the investigation continues, and the child's mother was not charged.

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Reynard Hough of Washington, D.C., faces manslaughter charges after his 20-month-old daughter died on December 13 during a Kissimmee vacation.
Authorities say Hough had been drinking and using drugs before bringing his daughter into the hot tub.
When he woke, his daughter was unresponsive with her face submerged, and she died at a hospital.
Hough is held without bond as the investigation continues, and the child's mother was not charged.