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Drunk Dad Leaves Toddler in Fiery Car to Burn Alive

2026-06-12 News & Politics
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After consuming at least 10 alcoholic drinks, Ohio father Nicholas Stemen allegedly blacked out, picked up his 2-year-old daughter Lillyanna, and drove a vehicle with a damaged tire until it caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames. Investigators say Stemen escaped the burning SUV and repeatedly told witnesses and first responders he was alone, while Lillyanna remained trapped in her car seat and died in the blaze. Though Stemen insisted he had no memory of the events, he later pleaded guilty to aggravated arson, involuntary manslaughter, and child endangerment, receiving a sentence of 22 to 31½ years in prison. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie has the Scandal. Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork Become a Sponsor of Law&Crime's Leading Shows: https://lawandcrime.com/sales/ #Interrogation #Arrest #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo Submit Tips to Law&Crime: [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/ BodyCam: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimebodycam Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimetrials Investigates: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrimeInvestigates Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/@scandalousnews

Top Comments (10)

@iissakenny4396 2026-06-12

How did the grandpa not know his son was drunk wtf

537 25 replies
@kalpanaperry6709 2026-06-13

His dad handed over the baby to his alcoholic son to drive her in a car. That grandfather should be charged for endangering his grand child.

464 21 replies
@AmandaHenderson-lp1zn 2026-06-12

I couldn't imagine being the person who had to find that poor child

410 14 replies
@finalacts 2026-06-12

Horrible on SO many levels, including why Applebee's kept serving this drunk

388 41 replies
@pt9854 2026-06-13

His friends allowing him to drive as well as his dad need to have a word with themselves.

297 9 replies
@tracysires2234 2026-06-13

That poor baby girl....such a horrendous, painful, and terrifying way to die. May she rest in peace.

212 2 replies
@Donna-tt2qh 2026-06-13

Who gave that baby to him in that condition in the first place? That's insane!!!

163 11 replies
@limehouseblues 2026-06-13

he goes from crying to talking so plainly

142 18 replies
@IndividualCrow 2026-06-13

There is no way that baby wasn't screaming. He won't be able to block that memory forever. I hope it haunts him as long as he's alive.

69 8 replies
@BlackCatsAreG00DLuck11 2026-06-13

What an utterly contemptible human being. He has blamed everyone he can possibly think of. I’m surprised he didn’t blame the child. Throw away the key.

62 2 replies

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