GUILTY IA - Sterling Koehn, 4 mos, starved to death, Alta Vista, 30 Aug 2017

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Chief deputy Reed Palo on the stand now. He said he talked with Koehn at the scene, Koehn told him he was in shock.

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Palo said child's mother, Cheyanne Harris, was upset. Koehn appeared stoic.

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Palo said Koehn said he had an older son who was being raised by his parents.

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Palo said Koehn and Cheyanne Harris had lived in Riceville and moved to AltaVista bc it was closer to his work.

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Palo said decision was made to do emergency removal on 2-year-old daughter, placed in foster care at the time.

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On cross, Palo said Koehn told him he had been working extra hours because they were short-staffed at work.

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Schreiber said she was surprised how small Sterling was. He had a raw diaper rash, treated it with ointment parents left with her.

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Schreiber said she babysat Sterling and his sister for 16-17 hours. Fed infant the formula that parents had left with her.

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Schreiber said she babysat both children 2nd time, mid to late July 2017. Sterling had gained weight, but still was small. Again 16 hours

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Second time, Sterling had smaller diaper rash, not as bas as first time. she treated it again

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Schreiber said she learned of Sterling's death when Koehn told her, before he called 911.

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She said he told her "My baby boy is gone ... we don't know what to do at this point." She told him to call 911.

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On cross, Schreiber said Cheyanne Harris (Sterling's mother) appeared disconnected.

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Defense asked Schreiber about something she heard Harris say, this triggers a hearing away from the jury to see if it is admissible.

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Jury exits. Witness said after Sterling's death, she heard Harris tell Koehn that they should have taken his daughter and run.

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Judge rules it is admissible, jury can hear it. Defense said Koehn's reaction was that he didn't agree with they should have run.

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#ZacharyKoehn - This witness is allowed to testify that Harris said to Koehn they should have taken the other kids and ran. Koehn said that would be a band idea.

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Schreiber also said that Harris seemed to think law enforcement was out to get them.

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She said this was 2 days or so after Sterling died. They were w their dog at the park. "they seemed pretty happy," she said.

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So trial continues today? Didn't see any tweets that said that!

Also - on the last witness (I'm assuming) - Schreiber - any first name?

TIA! :)

And Thanks a bunch HayLouise for the tweets!
 
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Wednesday, October 31st:
*Trial Continues (Day 3) (@ 9am CT) - IA - Sterling Daniel Koehn (4 mos old) (found Aug. 30, 2017 decomposing & covered in maggots in swing, Alta Vista) – only for *Zachary Paul Koehn (28) charged & indicted (10/24/17) with 1st degree murder & child endangerment. Plead not guilty; $100K Cash bond.
*Cheyanne Renae Harris (20) charged & indicted (10/24/17) with 1st degree murder & child endangerment. Plead not guilty. $100K Cash bond.
5/3/18 Defense asked for continuance; had hearings on 5/15 & 5/22/18 for continuance. For both.
5/30/18: Trial cancelled, will be reset when venue is identified. Zachary only.
6/7/18: Order of Continuance filed; Change of venue to be determined. For Cheyanne only.
6/15/18 Update for Zachary: Change of Venue hearing moved to Henry Co. from Chickasaw County hearing on 10/29; no update on Cheyanne (on 6/11) as of 10/27.
9/6/18 Update for Zachary: Motion to withdraw counsel; order to set hearing on 10/16.
10/16/18 Update for Zachary: Ruling on Motions; Motion for access to confidential info & motion to challenge jury pool. Change of venue hearing on 10/29.
10/29/18 Update Day 1: After motion for change of venue argued again, jury selection has started. Judge will continue jury selection and rule on change of venue later. The jury was just sworn in. Opening statements tomorrow at 9am CT.
10/30/18 Update Day 2: Opening statements. State witnesses: 911 dispatcher for Chickasaw Co. State plays recording of 911 call Koehn made at 12:55 p.m. on Aug. 30, 2017. First responder from Chickasaw Co Rescue Squad/nurse, Toni Friedrich. Tina Shatek, postal carrier and former first responder who helped Toni Friedrich find the address. Jason Rosol, sheriff's deputy with Chickasaw Co. Chickasaw Co medical examiner/paramedic Jeremy McGrath. Sheriff Martin Hemann, going through bodycam of his interview with Koehn at the scene. Chief deputy Reed Palo. Palo said decision was made to do emergency removal on 2-year-old daughter, placed in foster care at the time. Schreiber (first name?) babysat children. Trial continues tomorrow, 10/31.
 
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So trial continues today? Didn't see any tweets that said that!

Also - on the last witness (I'm assuming) - Schreiber - any first name?

TIA! :)

And Thanks a bunch HayLouise for the tweets!


First name is Jennifer (see tweet) - Jeff Reinitz on Twitter

No problem at all!
 

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