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

[HayLouise]

In the meantime, Turbett will return to the stand tomorrow, and the state has a few other witnesses before handing it over to the defense.

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[HayLouise]

DCI agent Chris Calloway is on the stand outside the jury. Said Cheyanne told him she was Sterling's primary caregiver, changed his diapers.

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[HayLouise]

Calloway said she didn't like the thought of anyone else raising for kids.

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[HayLouise]

Prosecutors said the statements shouldn't be put before jury. Defense wants to use it.

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[HayLouise]

Judge will rule on the matter later.

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court is over for today ...

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[Niner]

Thursday, November 1st:
*Trial Continues (Day 4) (@ 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.
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. Jennifer Schreiber babysat children. James Thiele, agent for the Iowa Div. of Criminal Investigation unit. Trial continues tomorrow, 10/31.
10/31/18 Update Day 3: State witnesses: Iowa Div. of Criminal Investigation agent James Thiele. Brandi Harris, the grandmother to Sterling, Cheyanne's mother. Chief Deputy Reed Palo, back on stand. Friend of Koehn's (no name given). Next is a video depo of a witness who isn't available to be in court. Dave Nugent, Koehn's employer. Sheila Schroder, Dept. Human Services child protective worker. Iowa Div. of Criminal Investigation agent John Turbett. The State is playing audio of Turbett's interview with Koehn. DCI agent Chris Calloway is on the stand outside the jury. Said Cheyanne didn't like the thought of anyone else raising for kids. Said Cheyanne told him she was Sterling's primary caregiver, changed his diapers. Prosecutors said the statements shouldn't be put before jury. Defense wants to use it. Judge will rule on the matter later. Trial continues on 11/1.

 

[HayLouise]

Zachary Koehn Murder Trial Day 2 Part 1 Jim Thiele Brandy Harris Jordan Clark Testify

#ZacharyKoehn...

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Zachary Koehn Murder Trial Day 2 Part 2 Video Deposition of David Nugent

#ZacharyKoehn #KoehnTrial

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#ZacharyKoehn Murder Trial Day 2 Part 3 Sheila Schroeder Testifies

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Wendy Dickinson & @JesseCordWeber Talk #ZacharyKoehn Trial & #PostpartumDepression

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#ZacharyKoehn Murder Trial Day 2 Part 5 John Turbett Testifies about Koehn Police Interview

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#ZacharyKoehn Murder Trial Day 2 Part 4 John Turbett Testifies about Koehn Police Interview

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@medcolegaldeath & @JesseCordWeber Talk #ZacharyKoehn Trial

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@FranceyHakes @MKoribanics & Linda @KenneyBaden Talk #ZacharyKoehn and #KristopherLove Trials

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#DailyDebrief with @AKellerLawCrime & Guest @MKoribanics

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[JerseyGirl]

DAY THREE: Trial for father of 4-month-old baby found dead in swing continues

 

[2Hope4]

Thank you HayLouise for keeping this thread up to date! I'll be away today and miss most of the trial. Your posts help so much!

 

[HayLouise]

Thank you HayLouise for keeping this thread up to date! I'll be away today and miss most of the trial. Your posts help so much!

No problem at all! I will do the same today

 

[HayLouise]

WATCH LIVE: #ZacharyKoehn murder trial & #TremaineWilbourn murder trial.

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[HayLouise]

#ZacharyKoehn - Today is day 3 in the trial of a man accused of murdering his 4-month-old son. Baby Sterling was left in his baby swing for over a week without a diaper change according to authorities. Watch Live: Watch Live: Zachary Koehn Murder Trial

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[HayLouise]

Back in court for the trial of Zachary Koehn, charged in the death of his 4month-old child in 2017.

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Judge Richard Stochl ruled that some of the statements Cheyanne Harris, child's mom, made to DCI agents are admissable.

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Background: Koehn called 911 in Aug 2017, and medics found 4month-old Sterling dead in a baby swing. State said he died of neglect.

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This is the third day of testimony. State is still presenting witnesses. First witness today will be a DCI agent who interviewed Koehn.

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DCI agent John Turbett started testifying yesterday, state played audio of the interview yesterday.

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[HayLouise]

Turbett on the stand, recapping interview.Said Koehn didn't appear to be under the influence of anything ...

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[HayLouise]

Turbett said Koehn told him he took his particular trucking job bc it allowed him more family time, even though it paid less that other jobs

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Turbett said Koehn told him Sterling didn't have medical issues after he was born, said he ate like a horse, would "yell" when he was hungry

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Turbett said Koehn appeared fully aware of what was needed to care for the child.

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[HayLouise]

Turbett said Koehn told he played with Sterling the day before the 911 call. Sterling was active, pulled on his fingers.

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[HayLouise]

Turbett said Koehn told him he heard Sterling cry out on the morning of the 911 call as he drifted to sleep.

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[HayLouise]

Turbett said he got search warrant for Koehn's phone, Koehn said he needed it to talk with family, employer.

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Turbett said a quick visual inspection of the phone turned up drug use and purchase indications. Koehn had early told him he didn't use

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Turbett said the ended up seizing Koehn's phone to further inspection.

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Turbett said 2 days later he approached Koehn to serve a search warrant for his DNA. Koehn and Harris attempted to leave, he stopped them.

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[HayLouise]

Turbett: "He was very belligerent."

Told the agent "Do you want more of my f-ing saliva?"

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On cross, Turbett said Koehn told him he was in shock. Told him he graduated from a Mennonite school at age 14, without a GED ...

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... started working at age 14.

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Turbett said Koehn told him about Sterling being born in bathtub, then going to hospital.

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[HayLouise]

Turbett said Koehn told him that Sterling was on formula, that they switched to formula for sensitive stomachs ...

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... said that the mom did most of the feeding.

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