The wife of a veteran United States police officer died a "horrible" death in the back of his hot patrol car after becoming trapped in the vehicle.
The Miami policeman's wife is believed to have become stuck in the back of the patrol car which locked shut while she was searching for an item in the back seat.
Clara Paulino became trapped in the vehicle at their Miami Shores home on a sweltering Friday afternoonr as her husband slept indoors after a night shift, according to NBC Miami.
The police-issue vehicle was said to be designed with a 'cage,' bars on the windows, and special locks making the car only accessible from outsode - built to stop suspects fleeing custody.
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