Father charged in death of 2-year-old daughter

HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WTVY) - Christopher McLean, father of 2-year-old Margie McLean who passed away on May 16, has been charged with aggravated manslaughter in connection with his daughter’s death.

McLean and the girl’s mother, Kathreen Adams, were charged with child neglect, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia after the incident in which Margie was found to have been left in a vehicle for approximately 14 hours.

In addition to the initial charges, Adams also is charged with aggravated manslaughter.

According to HCSO, 32-year-old Christopher McLean (pictured left) and 23-year-old Kathreen... — According to HCSO, 32-year-old Christopher McLean (pictured left) and 23-year-old Kathreen Adams (pictured right), the parents of the deceased child, are facing charges of child neglect, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Additional charges are expecting following an autopsy and additional investigation.(Holmes County Sheriff's Office)

In the months since Margie’s death, HCSO investigators have worked tirelessly with the 14th Judicial Circuit Office of the State Attorney and the Medical Examiner’s Office to ensure those involved are held accountable.

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