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The Sun
12 hours ago
- The Sun
Teen mom, 18, ‘locks crying daughter, 2, in car' to watch Smurfs movie at theater while temperatures soar to 94F
A TEEN mom left her baby in a car on a blazing hot day while she went and watched a kid's movie, according to police. The Florida mother went to the movie theater to watch Smurfs on Saturday when the incident occurred. 4 4 Tipora Merriex, 18, took her baby out of a Lake City Regal Cinema after the child kept on crying through the film, according to a statement from police. She then placed the 2-year-old in a 2002 Cadillac Escalade, leaving the child behind to finish the movie screening, police said. "Witnesses confirmed Merriex remained inside the building while the child remained alone in extreme heat conditions," the department wrote. Officials have said that the temperature outside was 94 degrees, with a heat index of 107. When police arrived at almost 6 p.m., the toddler was "visibly distressed." Officers had to break out a window to retrieve the child. Her daughter was "flushed, sweating, and crying" when she was removed from the vehicle, according to police. The baby had been in the car for at least 30 minutes. It then said that the teenager was "nonchalant" about the ordeal, and did not think that the incident was a "big deal," according to Law & Crime. Merriex was with her younger siblings at the time of the incident. Toddler, 1, left to die in hot car that hit 107 degrees while mom went for cosmetic procedure At one point, the report says that she had even sent them outside to check on the baby during the movie. She claimed that she accidentally locked herself out of the car. "Our officers acted swiftly to ensure the safety of this young child," Lake City Police Chief Gerald Butler said in a release. "Leaving a child unattended in a vehicle under these conditions is unacceptable." Data collected from 1998 to 2024 Since 1998, has tracked child deaths in hot cars, offering one of the most comprehensive databases on the issue. Researchers say the site, along with the nonprofit Kids and Car Safety, fills a crucial gap due to the absence of standardized reporting nationwide. The observation was highlighted in a study published last year in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention. Almost three-fourths of children who died of vehicular heatstroke, also known as vehicular hyperthermia, were 2 years old or younger. Although 53% had been forgotten in parked automobiles, 24% got into a vehicle on their own. The 10 states where pediatric vehicular heatstroke was most common are Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. The mother was released from jail on Tuesday after being arrested for child neglect. "We are thankful the child is safe and urge all parents to prioritize the well-being of their child at all times," Butler said. When WJAX-TV went to the house after her arrest, her younger siblings told them that the baby was OK. Last year, 39 children died in hot cars, according to the National Safety Council. So far, 15 children have died in 2025 from being left in hot vehicles. The most common circumstance is that the child was forgotten in the car, according to data from 4
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Star Trek legend dies with family by his side
Star Trek legend Peter-Henry Schroeder (pictured) has died aged 90. The American actor was best known from Star Trek: Enterprise, the 2000s TV iteration of the long-running sci-fi series which ran for four seasons. Peter is reported to have 'passed away peacefully' in June while surrounded by members of his family at the Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Centre in Florida. His cause of death is unknow at this point. Deadline reports that during his final days, Peter-Henry was repeatedly asking when he was going to be allowed out of hospital and back to work. He asked doctors and his family: 'When are you going to get me out of here? I've got to get back to LA [to work],' He is survived by his daughter Valerie Lynn and his son Peter Henry II, his daughter-in-law Felicia Cristiani Bass, and his grandsons Peter Henry III and Jarrid Michael. Tributes have been pouring in, with the Star Trek fan page Redshirts Always Die writing: 'Our thoughts are with Schroe der's family and loved ones.' Another fan tweeted with a crying emoji: 'Peter-Henry Schroeder, a veteran character actor best known to Star Trek fans for his role in Star Trek: Enterprise, Peter-Henry as Gunslinger, has died at the age of 90.' His funeral will take place in LA with Military Honours, where he will be laid to rest at the VA National Cemetery. The family have asked that instead of flowers, condolences be shared through the Human Animal Life Foundation. His memorial page reported that Schroeder appreciated his life and stated: 'I had a long and rich life, and I thank God for it.' Before acting, he spent time in the US Army, and was in active duty during the prolonged Korean War, which ended in 1953. After his return from service, Peter-Henry spent the next 70 years of his life as an actor, artist, filmmaker, producer, and director, in film, television, theater productions and in music. Peter-Henry is also know for working with Alan Alda and Meryl Streep on critically acclaimed drama The Seduction of Joe Tynan. He also starred in episode of the legendary American comedy series Cheers, starring alongside Kirstie Alley, Kelsey Grammer, and Bebe Nuewirth. The actor also founded his own production company, PHS Productions, to pursue his own projects. His final on-screen appearance was in 2020 in the film Sammy-Gate, in which he played Santo Trafficant.
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Star Trek legend Peter-Henry Schroeder dies surrounded by family as tributes pour in for popular actor
Star Trek legend Peter-Henry Schroeder has died aged 90. The American actor was best known from Star Trek: Enterprise, the 2000s TV iteration of the long-running sci-fi series which ran for four seasons. Peter is reported to have 'passed away peacefully' in June while surrounded by members of his family at the Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Centre in Florida. His cause of death is unknow at this point. Deadline reports that during his final days, Peter-Henry was repeatedly asking when he was going to be allowed out of hospital and back to work. He asked doctors and his family: 'When are you going to get me out of here? I've got to get back to LA [to work],' He is survived by his daughter Valerie Lynn and his son Peter Henry II, his daughter-in-law Felicia Cristiani Bass, and his grandsons Peter Henry III and Jarrid Michael. Tributes have been pouring in, with the Star Trek fan page Redshirts Always Die writing: 'Our thoughts are with Schroe der's family and loved ones.' Another fan tweeted with a crying emoji: 'Peter-Henry Schroeder, a veteran character actor best known to Star Trek fans for his role in Star Trek: Enterprise, Peter-Henry as Gunslinger, has died at the age of 90.' His funeral will take place in LA with Military Honours, where he will be laid to rest at the VA National Cemetery. Before acting, he spent time in the US Army, and was in active duty during the prolonged Korean War, which ended in 1953. The family have asked that instead of flowers, condolences be shared through the Human Animal Life Foundation. Peter-Henry is also know for working with Alan Alda and Meryl Streep on critically acclaimed drama The Seduction of Joe Tynan. He also starred in episode of the legendary American comedy series Cheers, starring alongside Kirstie Alley, Kelsey Grammer, and Bebe Nuewirth. His final on-screen appearance was in 2020 in the film Sammy-Gate, in which he played Santo Trafficant.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Peter-Henry Schroeder Dies: ‘Argo' & ‘Star Trek' Character Actor Was 90
Peter-Henry Schroeder, who played roles as diverse as a producer in the Oscar-winning Argo and a Klingon in Star Trek: Enterprise, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 7 at Lake City VA Medical Center in Florida. He was 90 years old. Schroeder was drafted into the U.S. Army to active duty in the Korean War from 1953 to 1955, where he was assigned to a unit that was involved with the USO. After his return from service, he studied with PaulaStrasberg. More from Deadline 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries 'Cobra Kai's Martin Kove Apologizes For Biting Co-Star: "I Was Being Playful In The Moment But Went Too Far" - Update Gene Winfield Dies: Custom Car Designer For 'Blade Runner', 'Star Trek' & More Was 97 Schroeder was also a recording artist for Capital Records and Ascot, where he released the singles 'Where's the Girl for Me' (1960) and 'Memories of Marilyn' (1964), ten years after he saw her at a USO show in Korea. In Hollywood, he formed his own production company, PHS Productions, to pursue his own projects, was a guest teacher at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and established the Actor/Artist Group Workshop in 1979. Also in 1979, Schroeder worked with Meryl Streep and Alan Alda in The Seduction of Joe Tynan. In 2001, he had a two-episode arc as the Klingon Chancellor on Star Trek: Enterprise. More recently, he played a producer in the Academy Award-winning film Argo. In his last days at a VA Medical Center in Florida, Schroeder frequently asked, 'When are you going to get me out of here, I've got to get back to LA [to work].' He will return to L.A. with ceremony with Military Honors to rest in peace at the VA National Cemetery there. The ceremony will be held at a future date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, condolences may be shared in his memory through the Human Animal Life Foundation. He is survived by his daughter Valerie Lynn Schroeder, his son Peter Henry Schroeder II with daughter-in-law Felicia Cristiani Bass, his grandson Peter Henry Schroeder III and his grandson Jarrid Michael Schroeder. DEADLINE RELATED VIDEO: Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Yahoo
34-Year-Old Father of 4 Dies in Tire Explosion: 'A Devoted Husband, Loving Father, Cherished Son'
Joshua Moechnig Jr. and his father Joshua Moechnig Sr. were working on a tire in rural Minnesota on Tuesday, June 24 It then exploded and killed Joshua Jr. at the scene His father suffered unspecified injuries to his face and was taken to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.A 34-year-old man died after the tire he was working on exploded in Wabasha County, Minn. on Tuesday, June 24, the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office said. Joshua Moechnig Jr. was killed during a farming accident in "rural Lake City," the sheriff's office said in a statement. He died at the scene. His father, Joshua Moechnig Sr., was injured and sustained unspecified injuries to his face. Joshua Sr. was transported to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. "Our sympathies go out to the Moeching family," the news release continued. Following the accident, a GoFundMe page was created to help raise money to cover the unexpected expenses for Joshua Jr.'s family with 'immediate and ongoing needs.' Joshua Jr. and his wife Heather shared four children, including a 1-month-old newborn baby. 'Josh was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, brother, friend, and hardworking farmer,' the GoFundMe description read. 'Josh was more than a provider. He was a man of deep faith, integrity, and love.' 'He and Heather built a life rooted in faith, family, and farming. His sudden passing has left a deep void in the lives of many, but his legacy of love and strength lives on in his children and all who knew him.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. A representative for the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for more information on Thursday. Read the original article on People
