Father’s Suicide Amidst Abuse Allegations
November 6, 2025
Christopher Soltes was found dead in Arizona after leaving his 2-year-old daughter locked in a car for hours and was subsequently accused of sexually abusing his other daughter. Now 17, she filed a lawsuit against him, claiming repeated abuse over the past 10 years. Soltes faced imprisonment and reportedly committed suicide hours before surrendering. His history of locking his children in cars was known and documented. The case has sparked shock and sadness.