Six Kids Left in Hot Car | Topeka News

A Kansas couple, Michael and Tiffany Krueger, face six counts of aggravated child endangerment after allegedly leaving their six kids—ranging from 7 months to 13 years old—in a sweltering car during a 100-degree heatwave. The children were reportedly left unattended for 20-30 minutes inside a vehicle where temperatures can skyrocket to deadly levels in minutes. A child’s body heats up 3-5 times faster than an adult’s, making this a life-threatening scenario. All six kids are now in protective custody as authorities emphasize the critical danger of leaving children—or pets—in cars, even for short periods. This case underscores the gravity of parental responsibility and the urgency of vigilance during extreme heat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8bfa91b277d38d8b