4-year-old girl found dead inside hot car parked in Valley Village, LAPD says
The Los Angeles Police Department said it has started a child abuse investigation, but officers have not detained the parents.
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Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.
Before starting his professional career, Matt attended Loyola Marymount University where he worked for the school's newspaper, The Loyolan. During his final year of college, Matt interned for the Argonaut and wrote a piece titled 8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice. It was nominated for the L.A. Press Club's Best Feature Award.
The Los Angeles Police Department said it has started a child abuse investigation, but officers have not detained the parents.
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