Mom Says 4-Year-Old Son's Death In SUV Was Accident

LAKE WORTH, Fla. -- The mother of 4-year-old Gregory Cesar broke her silence Monday.

Gregory died after being locked in a car for three hours, NewsChannel5 sister station WPTV in West Palm Beach reported. The medical examiner said Gregory's body temperature reached 108 degrees.

Mirlande Jean-Baptiste called her son's death a horrible accident. She thought Gregory went with four other children into a family friend's car. She said the friend thought Gregory was going with his mom to the nail salon.

The friend was 19-year-old Emanuella Castor. She was suppose to be a bridesmaid in Mirlande's wedding that night.

Investigators have finished interviewing those involved. Their findings have been referred to the State Attorney's Office. They will decide if charges will be filed.

To hear the 911 call, check out the story on WPTV.