Father mourns twin daughters found dead in hot car tragedy
Twins left by family member in car on 90F day, father heartbroken
A heartbroken father has shared his grief after his twin daughters were discovered dead in the backseat of a hot car.
The Norman Police Department received a welfare check call in Norman, Oklahoma, on Thursday, 5 September.
Officers arrived near West Brooks St. and Flood Ave. around 3pm local time and found a car stopped in the street.
Marshall Suter, father of twin girls Avery & Ariel, speaks out after 2-year-olds found dead in hot car in #Norman, #Oklahoma
Avery & Ariel were left in a car all day by a family member who forgot to drop them off at daycare
Marshall was at work & learned of his daughters deaths… pic.twitter.com/rlCKv6mcX9
— True Crime Updates (@TrueCrimeUpdat) September 9, 2024
Inside the vehicle, they discovered the unresponsive bodies of two-year-old twins Ariel and Avery, who had been left inside for an extended period.
Reports indicate the twins’ parents had left them with a trusted family member, who was supposed to drop them at daycare. Unfortunately, the family member forgot, and by the time they realised, it was too late. The temperature had soared to 90F that day.
Their father, Marshall Suter, was at work when he received the tragic news from the police just after 11pm on 5 September. “My heart’s been a wreck ever since,” he shared. “They were loved by everyone in the family. Their love was the purest I had ever felt. Mom and dad love their baby girls.”
Suter expressed the depth of his sorrow, saying, “No day will ever be the same. Our hearts are shattered. Losing a child is the hardest thing ever, and I lost two. I don’t think I’ll ever be okay again.”
Tributes have poured in for Ariel and Avery, while the family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
A family member stated, “This is truly tragic and has been very hard on the family, especially with hateful comments. I hope this shows people it wasn’t intentional and truly an accident. The family needs peace during this heavy time.”
A GoFundMe page has been established by Kourtnee Usey, a cousin of Marshall Suter, to help with funeral costs. “All funds will be used to give these precious little babies the funeral they deserve and take some weight off this father’s shoulders after such a tragic and HEARTBREAKING loss,” the relative wrote.
An investigation into the twins’ deaths continues.
For those who have experienced a bereavement and need support, contact The Compassionate Friends at (877) 969-0010.
What Other Media Are Saying
- The Mirror reports on the tragic incident where twin toddlers Ariel and Avery were found dead in a hot car in Norman, Oklahoma, after being accidentally left by their family.(read more)
- People reports on Oklahoma twins Ariel and Avery, 2, found dead in a hot car after a trusted family member forgot to drop them off at daycare. The incident has caused great trauma for the family, with a GoFundMe set up to cover funeral costs.(read more)
- NYP reports twin 2-year-old girls, Ariel and Avery, died in a hot car after a trusted relative forgot to drop them at daycare, highlighting the tragic consequences of carelessness.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What happened to the twins in Norman, Oklahoma?
Two-year-old twins Ariel and Avery were found dead in the backseat of a hot car.
Who was supposed to drop the twins at daycare?
A trusted family member was supposed to drop the twins at daycare.
What was the temperature on the day the twins were left in the car?
The temperature reached 90F on the day the twins were left in the car.
How has the father, Marshall Suter, reacted to the loss?
Marshall Suter expressed deep sorrow, saying his heart’s been a wreck ever since.
Is there any way to help the family with funeral costs?
Yes, a GoFundMe has been set up by Kourtnee Usey to help with funeral costs.
