A couple allegedly binge-watched Netflix as a three-year-old toddler died in a boiling hot car on their driveway.
Mum Laura Black, 37, and her boyfriend Aaron Hill, 29, are accused of failing to realise Rylee Rose was still in the car outside their home in Townsville, Australia.
Temperatures rose to a stifling 32C when Rylee was allegedly left inside the car for hours.
She was rushed to Townsville University Hospital at around 3pm, with reports claiming the car had been parked in the driveway since 9am.
She was spotted in the back of the Toyota Prado slumped over in her booster seat.
According to the Townsville Bulletin, Black and new boyfriend Hill had fought on the driveway after returning home from dropping Rylee's three older sisters at school.
When the couple went inside the home, they are accused of leaving Rylee alone in the car and binge-watching Netflix show, Shameless.
They allegedly only realised Rylee was still strapped in the back of the car when they left home again later that day to collect the older sisters from school.
Both Black and Hill were arrested and spent the weekend in custody before being granted bail.
Hill's lawyer said the allegation was "one of an unintentional act".
Australians have rallied behind the heartbroken family, with money being raised to help Rylee's father Pete and the three older siblings.
A GoFundMe page reads: "No one should experience a loss like this.
"We are seeking your support to help this loving family get through this tragic time,
"Heartfelt tanks for your donation and words of comfort at this time."
Police are investigating whether drugs and alcohol played a role in the incident.
According to Australia’s leading child accident prevention foundation, Kidsafe, more than 5000 children are rescued from hot cars every year.
On a typical Australian summer day, the temperature inside a parked car can be as much as 30C higher than the outside temperature, meaning the temperature inside Rylee’s car was likely higher than 60C.
