Father arrested after baby found dead in hot car while he was allegedly drinking
An Alabama father has been arrested after his baby was found dead in a hot car. Logan Keith Chewning, 30, allegedly left his 1-year-old son in the vehicle while he went to buy more alcohol after drinking throughout the day. Authorities have charged him with manslaughter, and the investigation is ongoing.
- ▪Logan Keith Chewning was charged with manslaughter after his baby was found dead in a hot car.
- ▪The child was discovered by his grandmother, still buckled in his seat, after being left in the vehicle for several hours.
- ▪Chewning admitted to drinking alcohol throughout the day and leaving the house to purchase more.
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US News Father arrested after baby found dead in hot car while he was allegedly drinking By Zoe Hussain Published May 21, 2026, 9:16 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google An Alabama dad allegedly left his baby to die in a scorching car after boozing all day and leaving to buy more alcohol, according to authorities and reports. Logan Keith Chewning was charged with manslaughter after a grandmother reported discovering her 1-year-old grandchild dead inside a car, still buckled into his seat, on Wednesday, Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit Captain Jack Kennedy said at a press conference, per AL.com. 3 Logan Keith Chewning,30, allegedly left his baby to die in a scorching car after drinking alcohol all day and leaving to buy more booze.
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