Found Deceased TX - Sarbesh Gurung, 2, Denton, 2 July, 2019

[SAMS]

Are 2 year olds able to open the car door of an SUV from the outside?

That’s my question! MOO

 

[Gardenista]

Do we know what kind of an SUV he was found in?

 

[oceanverde]

Do we know what kind of an SUV he was found in?

Photos in this article:

photos of the vehicle:

Missing Denton 2-year-old found dead in SUV

 

[oviedo]

I really hope they are searching cars and trunks!!

This is a huge fear of mine ever since reading a case on here about kids playing in a car and dying before they were found. I just had a very stern talk with my 4 year old this afternoon when I found him in my car in the driveway with the doors shut when it was 97 degrees after I took groceries in and hadn't locked it yet, he said he was looking for a certain toy but it scared me badly and I told him it's absolutely not safe to get in a car without an adult.

and he was found in a neighbor's car - what are the odds a 2 year old opens the apartment door (or walks through an already open door) and wanders to a car that is unlocked, manages to open a door (unless a door was ajar or left open) and crawls in (all while taking a nap) - that's a lot to happen IMO. Cars in hot climates really should stay locked - JMO. poor baby

 

[ms_x_to_the_m]

Ugh, UGH, UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RIP little one. So tragic.
Could've, should've, would've such a tragic end :-(

 

[Mauig’ma]

Are 2 year olds able to open the car door of an SUV from the outside?

I have a hard time believing he could open it on his own and then shut the door behind him seems unlikely imo.

 

[blue22]

and he was found in a neighbor's car - what are the odds a 2 year old opens the apartment door (or walks through an already open door) and wanders to a car that is unlocked, manages to open a door (unless a door was ajar or left open) and crawls in (all while taking a nap) - that's a lot to happen IMO. Cars in hot climates really should stay locked - JMO. poor baby

I don't know anyone who would purposefully leave their car unlocked here. (Of course, accidentally it happens.) Property crime rates with vehicles are not low.

 

[ms_x_to_the_m]

I know this scenario below is in the middle of the night, however it does show how sometimes things happen, that are unimaginable. Sadly, this is an accident, a tragic one.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toro...who-went-missing-mourned-in-toronto-1.2962989

 

[Harmony 2]

Bad reporting. LE said in the presser that another family found him when getting into their personal vehicle.

ETA: they have updated the article. "DENTON, Texas — Note: Story updated to note the vehicle belonged to a neighbor in the area."

These articles confirm the vehicle belonged to a neighbor.

Denton Police Chief Frank Dixon said a neighbor who was leaving for work found Sarbesh Gurung's body in the vehicle just after 6 a.m.

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Chief Dixon said the vehicle belonged to the neighbor. He did not have any answers about how the 2-year-old got inside or why the vehicle wasn't searched earlier.

Missing Denton 2-year-old found dead in neighbor's SUV

The Chief said the SUV, which had dark window tinting and a sunshade up, was parked not far from the Gurung home and that it was owned by a neighbor. That person found the child as they were getting into the vehicle Wednesday morning.

Missing 2-Year-Old Denton Boy Sarbesh Gurung Found Dead Inside Vehicle

 

[sloane7777]

and he was found in a neighbor's car - what are the odds a 2 year old opens the apartment door (or walks through an already open door) and wanders to a car that is unlocked, manages to open a door (unless a door was ajar or left open) and crawls in (all while taking a nap) - that's a lot to happen IMO. Cars in hot climates really should stay locked - JMO. poor baby

and has his shoes on during nap or puts them on , and no one notices him, and this is very close to campus a lot of walkers , just saying a lot of factors to go a certain way NOT blaming anyone just one of those perfect storm things, and horrific poor baby.

 

[Cortne]

My g baby, same age does in a heart beat. She’s tall for her age but has no prob opening and shutting vehicle doors. Not even her fathers F150.

I’m so sorry sweet baby angel. May you Rest In Peace.

I have a hard time believing he could open it on his own and then shut the door behind him seems unlikely imo.

 

[Gardenista]

Photos in this article:

Yes, I saw the photo when it was posted, but wanted to know the name of the SUV

 

[Amster]

I'm sure this will be ruled an unfortunate "accident"......ready explanations for everything.....perfectly normal to wear long sleeve shirts in the Texas heat.....2 yr. olds nap with shoes on all of the time!......easy peasy for a 2 yr. old to sneak out of an apt. silently.......no problem for a 2 yr. old to open the door of a SUV and climb inside and close door......but, since it is so common for a 2 year old to be able to perform these tasks, the cars in the apt. parking lot weren't checked?? Trash cans, sewer drains, culverts were checked but not cars?? The police were there 1st, searching, before volunteers showed up. Did tinted windows and sunshade make this car off limits to search?? Seems to me if 2 year olds opening and closing doors to all makes and models of autos is so damn common, then why was this car not searched?? Or, was it?

 

[luvhockey]

Both of my sons could open car doors at 2yo. I don't know the exact age of this poor boy. At 24 months maybe not but definitely at closer to 35 months. Those months are big growth and development.

 

[blue22]

Yes, I saw the photo when it was posted, but wanted to know the name of the SUV

The emblem looks like Infinity or Toyota to my eyes. I wish we knew more!

 

[Lucyray]

Both of my sons could open car doors at 2yo. I don't know the exact age of this poor boy. At 24 months maybe not but definitely at closer to 35 months. Those months are big growth and development.

I have read that this child was three months shy of two. I am not sure of that, only sure that I read it!

 

[blue22]

I have read that this child was three months shy of two. I am not sure of that, only sure that I read it!

If that actually is the case, I really don't understand how this was possible.

 

[PommyMommy]

Ariel Plasencia on Twitter
FACTS from @DENTONPD Chief Dixon:
1) Family in neighborhood was getting into their vehicle when they found Sarbesh Gurung, 2, inside car around 6a.
2) Car was "pretty close proximity" to Sarbesh's home.
3) PD won't describe car model, but said windows were "dark, tinted." @wfaa
11:24 AM - 3 Jul 2019

 

[PommyMommy]

Laura Cruces on Twitter
Translated from Spanish by Microsoft
Inside a vehicle in this parking lot was found lifeless #SarbeshGurung(2) missing since yesterday. The child showed no signs of trauma. The place is almost next to the apartments where the family lives. @Univision23DFW

11:21 AM - 3 Jul 2019 from Denton, TX

 

[peace9274]

If that actually is the case, I really don't understand how this was possible.

I wonder if there were other older children or siblings playing in the area and may have opened the car door (playing Hide & Seek, maybe?)