WI - Ethan Hauschultz, 7, beaten and buried in "coffin of snow", Manitowoc, April 2018 *arrests*

[JerseyGirl]

Thirty-six-year-old Tina McKeever-Hauschultz, Damian Hauschultz's mother, is charged with failing to prevent bodily harm and intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child.

She's scheduled to appear in court Wednesday afternoon.

Father and son appear in court, accused of Manitowoc Co. boy's death

 

[YESorNO]

Court orders charges to stand against man in Manitowoc boy's death

Feb 19, 2019

"MANITOWOC COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) - A court has denied a Manitowoc man's request to dismiss the charges against him in the death of a 7-year-old boy...."

Court orders charges to stand against man in Manitowoc boy's death

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, February 20th:
*Preliminary Hearing see below – (@ 2:30pm ET) – WI – Ethan Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – *Damian Hauschultz (15/14 @ time of crime) charged (2/4/19) with 1st degree reckless homicide, 3 counts of abuse of a child intentionally casing bodily harm & 3 counts of substantial battery. $150K cash bond.
First appearance on 2/4/19. Preliminary hearing was 2/11, but failure of his attorney to show rescheduled for 2/18/19. 2/18/19: Next Preliminary hearing on 3/19.
*Timothy Hauschultz (48) (great uncle) charged (2/4/19) with first-degree reckless homicide, 3 counts of substantial battery and three counts of physical abuse of child — intentionally cause bodily harm, intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child-death as a party to a crime, two counts of physical abuse of child — intentionally cause bodily harm, intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child-felony & a misdemeanor battery. $100K cash bond.
First appearance on 2/4/19. Preliminary hearing on 2/11, his defense attorney files motion to have charges dismissed, next preliminary hearing on 2/18. 2/18/19: Preliminary hearing continued to 2/19.
2/19/19 Update: no info yet.
Only for *Tina McKeever-Hauschultz (35) (great aunt) charged (2/4/19) with failing to prevent bodily harm & intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child. $75K cash bond.
First appearance in 2/4/19. Preliminary hearing on 2/11/19, next preliminary hearing on 2/20.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2017.

 

[YESorNO]

Manitowoc County child death: Timothy Hauschultz bound over for trial after 2-day hearing

Feb. 20, 2019

"MANITOWOC - Timothy Hauschultz was bound over for trial Tuesday after a preliminary hearing that spanned two days.
The preliminary hearing began Monday afternoon at the Manitowoc County Courthouse. Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office Lt. Dave Remiker and Det. Christine Besseler were called as witnesses and both gave their testimony about how they were involved in the investigation of Ethan's death....

After questioning, Timothy's attorney, Donna Kuchler, argued that while Timothy did instruct the three boys to carry wood as a punishment on April 20, there was no way for Timothy to know that Damian, who was 14 at the time, would become so violent toward Ethan and his brother.

However, Assistant District Attorney Jill Vendetti argued Timothy knew about Damian's behavior toward the younger children and continued to leave Damian in charge of making sure the children finished their punishments in his absence.

Manitowoc County Circuit Court Judge Jerilyn Dietz ruled that Timothy stand trial because she was convinced that "a felony probably happened and (Timothy) probably committed it."

An arraignment is set for 1 p.m. March 20 at Manitowoc County Courthouse....

Dietz ruled against the motion to dismiss the criminal complaint, saying that while the circumstances are complicated, it is in the nature of the laws to be applicable to varying circumstances."

Manitowoc County child death: Timothy Hauschultz bound over for trial after 2-day hearing
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[MsMarple]

Manitowoc County child death: Timothy Hauschultz bound over for trial after 2-day hearing

Feb. 20, 2019

"MANITOWOC - Timothy Hauschultz was bound over for trial Tuesday after a preliminary hearing that spanned two days.
The preliminary hearing began Monday afternoon at the Manitowoc County Courthouse. Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office Lt. Dave Remiker and Det. Christine Besseler were called as witnesses and both gave their testimony about how they were involved in the investigation of Ethan's death....

After questioning, Timothy's attorney, Donna Kuchler, argued that while Timothy did instruct the three boys to carry wood as a punishment on April 20, there was no way for Timothy to know that Damian, who was 14 at the time, would become so violent toward Ethan and his brother.

However, Assistant District Attorney Jill Vendetti argued Timothy knew about Damian's behavior toward the younger children and continued to leave Damian in charge of making sure the children finished their punishments in his absence.

Manitowoc County Circuit Court Judge Jerilyn Dietz ruled that Timothy stand trial because she was convinced that "a felony probably happened and (Timothy) probably committed it."

An arraignment is set for 1 p.m. March 20 at Manitowoc County Courthouse....

Dietz ruled against the motion to dismiss the criminal complaint, saying that while the circumstances are complicated, it is in the nature of the laws to be applicable to varying circumstances."

Manitowoc County child death: Timothy Hauschultz bound over for trial after 2-day hearing
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After questioning, Timothy's attorney, Donna Kuchler, argued that while Timothy did instruct the three boys to carry wood as a punishment on April 20, there was no way for Timothy to know that Damian, who was 14 at the time, would become so violent toward Ethan and his brother.

Yeah, sure. 14 years of living with him, raising him and there was "no way" he could know his kid had a mean streak? The kid who has a photo of some sort of automatic weapon featured on his FB? GMAFB.

I'm glad the judge ruled against the motion to dismiss; let the court and a jury decide how well TH "knew" his kid. DH learned his behavior from someone, somewhere. We may hear more about his violent behavior before this case is finished. MOO.

 

[Niner]

Tina:

Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
02-20-2019 Motion

Additional text:
Notice of Motion and Motion for Bond Reduction.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access


no next court date on site.

 

[YESorNO]

Guardian charged in Manitowoc Co. boy's death ordered to stand trial

February 20th 2019

"...Tina McKeever-Hauschultz, 36, Damian Hauschultz's mother, is charged with failing to prevent bodily harm and intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child. A preliminary hearing scheduled for Wednesday was rescheduled to March 5, according to the Clerk of Courts office...."

Guardian charged in Manitowoc Co. boy's death ordered to stand trial

 

[JudgeJudi]

Darn - can access that link JudgeJudi - I get:

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[JudgeJudi]

After questioning, Timothy's attorney, Donna Kuchler, argued that while Timothy did instruct the three boys to carry wood as a punishment on April 20, there was no way for Timothy to know that Damian, who was 14 at the time, would become so violent toward Ethan and his brother.

And pigs may fly. Damian had often been the "enforcer".

Para. 6 of the Criminal Complaint:

Interview of Child 1

“6. … Other times, DAMIAN is given the responsibility to monitor the children and make sure they complete the punishment. TINA is aware that TIMOTHY utilizes this form of discipline. TIMOTHY and TINA are aware that DAMIAN has been physically abusive to CHILD 1 and EJH in the past while the children carry wood. …

13. CHILD 1 stated that TIMOTHY is home at times when he is carrying wood and DAMIAN hurts them. CHILD 1 described DAMIAN as a “bully”. CHILD 1 stated that EJH told TIMOTHY that DAMIAN hurts them. TIMOTHY responded by saying, “Maybe you shouldn’t drop wood.” CHILD 1 stated he does not feel safe at home because DAMIAN hurts him and EJH. CHILD 1 confirmed that TIMOTHY is aware of these activities and what DAMIAN does repeatedly to him and EJH.”

Interviews of Child 2

“14. CHILD 2 believed EJH and CHILD 1 were afraid of DAMIAN and what he would do when he came up behind them carrying wood.”

[Child 2 would know this from past experience and has no doubt been on the receiving end of Damian’s wrath herself.]

17. CHILD 2 stated she believed TIMOTHY and TINA are aware of how hard DAMIAN is on CHILD 2 and EJH because sometimes when TIMOTHY is told, he does nothing, but sometimes he tells DAMIAN he should keep his hands off CHILD 1 and EJH.

[On a different note, para. 20 provides another instance of Damian’s shocking brutality:

“20. CHILD 2 stated she was concerned for EJH and asked DAMIAN if he could breathe and if she could take him out of the snow. She and CHILD 3 thought DAMIAN had gone too far. DAMIAN removed a small amount of snow where he thought EJH’s mouth was. CHILD 2 described the process of getting EJH out of the snow. She said EJH was unresponsive. She said DAMIAN told CHILD 3 to get a bucket of hot water and said that “if he’s faking it, this will hurt.”

Really!!!!! This kid is a monster. I believe it was only a matter of time before he murdered someone. If 7-year-old boys and young girls suffered this sort of abuse from him, there’s every reason to believe that eventually girlfriends or a wife would too.]

Interviews of Child 3

24. CHILD 3 stated that when TIMOTHY returned home and found EJH unresponsive, he asked CHILD 3 if DAMIAN did something he usually does not do. CHILD 3 describes DAMIAN’s usual behaviors as face-washes, pushing and kicking. She confirmed that today DAMIAN used a long stick to hit the backs of the boys’ bodies.

“28. CHILD 3 described DAMIAN as “being mad” that afternoon. She recalled this was not the first time DAMIAN had struck EJH or CHILD 1 for not carrying wood. CHILD 3 was confident that TIMOTHY was aware of the physical punishments and injuries to CHILD 1 and EJH as she had heard TIMOTHY tell DAMIAN more than once he needs to keep his hands off the boys. She has seen the boys crying and believes TIMOTHY has been told by EJH and CHILD 1 that DAMIAN is hitting them.”

All I can say is ... may this poor child RIP. Is there no-one who cared for him during his short life?

 

[Niner]

Thanks @JudgeJudi - but I can get into the court site! YEA!! It was the article that I couldn't read. Quite a few U.S. newspapers don't allow to see what they print per EU rules... sucks!

Tina has an additional court date:

Hearings:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
03-05-2019 12:00 pm Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Preliminary hearing Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

03-22-2019 12:00 pm Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Telephone conference Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.


Docket:

02-21-2019 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Telephone conference on March 22, 2019 at 12:00 pm.

02-20-2019 Hearing Dietz, Jerilyn M. Lemke, Robert
Additional text:
Defendant waives the statutory time period within which a preliminary hearing must be held. Preliminary hearing is set for 03-05-19 @ 12:00 p.m. Bail motion filed is partialy addressed. Stipulation between counsel reached. Stipulation and Order amending the condition of bail to allow the defendant to have contact with S.L.H. at the jail, through the recorded visitations system or through phone calls. Any contact must be supervised. No in-person contact is allowed. Attorney White to draft stipulation and order. Minutes.

02-20-2019 Motion
Additional text:
Notice of Motion and Motion for Bond Reduction.


link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, March 5th:
*Preliminary Hearing see below – (@ 12pm ET) – WI – Ethan Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – *Damian Hauschultz (15/14 @ time of crime) charged (2/4/19) with 1st degree reckless homicide, 3 counts of abuse of a child intentionally casing bodily harm & 3 counts of substantial battery. $150K cash bond.
First appearance on 2/4/19. Preliminary hearing was 2/11, but failure of his attorney to show rescheduled for 2/18/19. 2/18/19: Next Preliminary hearing on 3/18.
*Timothy Hauschultz (48) (great uncle) charged (2/4/19) with first-degree reckless homicide, 3 counts of substantial battery and three counts of physical abuse of child — intentionally cause bodily harm, intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child-death as a party to a crime, two counts of physical abuse of child — intentionally cause bodily harm, intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child-felony & a misdemeanor battery. $100K cash bond.
First appearance on 2/4/19. Preliminary hearing on 2/11, his defense attorney files motion to have charges dismissed, next preliminary hearing on 2/18. 2/18/19: Preliminary hearing continued to 2/19. 2/19: Arraignment hearing on 3/20.
Only for *Tina McKeever-Hauschultz (35) (great aunt) charged (2/4/19) with failing to prevent bodily harm & intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child. $75K cash bond.
First appearance in 2/4/19. Preliminary hearing on 2/11/19, next preliminary hearing on 2/20.
2/20/19 Update: Motion for bond reduction. Hearing rescheduled for 3/5. Telephone hearing on 3/22.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2017.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Guardian of Manitowoc Co. boy ordered to stand trial

Tina McKeever-Hauschultz, 36, is charged with two counts of intentionally contributing to a child’s delinquency, and two counts of child abuse-failing to prevent bodily harm. She returns to court March 22 for her arraignment.

Although just 15, Damian Hauschultz is charged in adult court because under Wisconsin law, certain homicide counts are handled in adult court for children ages 10 and up. He returns to court March 19 for a preliminary hearing.

Timothy Hauschultz returns to court March 20 for his arraignment in felony murder and other counts.

This composite photo shows, from left, Damian Hauschultz, Timothy Hauschultz and Tina McKeever-Hauschultz appearing in Manitowoc County court Feb. 4, 2019.

Ethan Hauschultz

 

[Niner]

Thanks a bunch for updating so many threads for me JerseyGirl!! Saves me time!

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, March 19th:
*Preliminary Appearance – (@ 12pm ET) – WI – Ethan J. Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – only for *Damian Hauschultz (15/14 @ time of crime) charged (2/4/19) with 1st degree reckless homicide, 3 counts of abuse of a child intentionally causing bodily harm & 3 counts of substantial battery. $150K cash bond.
First appearance on 2/4/19. Preliminary hearing was 2/11, but failure of his attorney to show rescheduled for 2/18/19.
2/18/19 Update: Next Preliminary hearing on 3/19.
*Timothy Scott Hauschultz (48) (great uncle) charged (2/4/19) & arraigned (3/20/19) with first-degree reckless homicide, 3 counts of substantial battery & 3 counts of physical abuse of child — intentionally cause bodily harm, intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child-death as a party to a crime, 2 counts of physical abuse of child — intentionally cause bodily harm, intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child-felony & a misdemeanor battery. $100K cash bond.
First appearance on 2/4/19. Preliminary hearing on 2/11, his defense attorney files motion to have charges dismissed, next preliminary hearing on 2/18.
2/18/19 Update: Preliminary hearing continued to 2/19. Arraignment hearing on 3/20.
*Tina McKeever-Hauschultz (35) (great aunt) charged (2/4/19) with failing to prevent bodily harm & intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child. $75K cash bond.
First appearance in 2/4/19. Preliminary hearing on 2/11/19, next preliminary hearing on 2/20. 2/20: Motion for bond reduction.
2/20/19 Update: Motion for bond reduction. Preliminary hearing rescheduled for 3/5. Telephone Conference hearing on 3/22.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2017.

 

[YESorNO]

Hearing to determine whether teen charged in boy's death will be tried in juvenile court

March 19th 2019

"MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- A hearing will be held June 21 to determine if Damian Hauschultz, 15, should stand trial in adult court or juvenile court for the death of 7-year-old Ethan Hauschultz....

Tim Hauschultz is scheduled to enter a plea Friday to eight counts, including felony murder. Tina McKeever-Hauschultz also returns to court Friday for an arraignment on court charges, including intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child, resulting in death...."

Hearing to determine whether teen charged in boy's death will be tried in juvenile court

 

[JudgeJudi]

Damian Hauschultz, 15, was bound over for trial Tuesday after a preliminary hearing.

Damian is charged with felony first-degree reckless homicide. The maximum punishment for that charge is 60 years in state prison. He is also charged with three counts of substantial battery and three counts of physical abuse of child-intentionally cause bodily harm. He is being held in the Sheboygan County Juvenile Detention Center, according to the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office.

Since Damian is 15 years old and not considered an adult, the next step is a reverse waiver hearing to determine which court — juvenile or adult — will address Damian's trial and future hearings. The hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. June 21 to allow time to prepare expert witnesses.

Manitowoc County child death: Damian Hauschultz, 15, bound over for trial

 

[ILikeToBendPages]

Lady Justice please keep this monster in prison or dead.

I'd just ran through this thread when it first happened, but wow, this one has me hooked.

That poor little boy. Those poor little children.

 

[Niner]

*Arraignment Hearing (see below) – (@ 1pm ET) – WI – Ethan J. Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – *Damian Hauschultz (15/14 @ time of crime) charged (2/4/19) with 1st degree reckless homicide, 3 counts of abuse of a child intentionally causing bodily harm & 3 counts of substantial battery. $150K cash bond.
First appearance on 2/4/19. Preliminary hearing was 2/11, but failure of his attorney to show rescheduled for 2/18/19.
2/18/19 Update: Next Preliminary hearing on 3/19.
3/19/19 Update: Bound over for trial. Motion Hearing on 6/21 to determine whether he should stand trial as an adult or juvenile.
Only for *Timothy Scott Hauschultz (48) (great uncle) charged (2/4/19) & arraigned (3/20/19) with first-degree reckless homicide, 3 counts of substantial battery & 3 counts of physical abuse of child — intentionally cause bodily harm, intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child-death as a party to a crime, 2 counts of physical abuse of child — intentionally cause bodily harm, intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child-felony & a misdemeanor battery. $100K cash bond.
First appearance on 2/4/19. Preliminary hearing on 2/11, his defense attorney files motion to have charges dismissed, next preliminary hearing on 2/18. Judge found probable cause to send case to trial. Preliminary hearing continues on 2/19. 2/18/19 Update: Preliminary hearing continued to 2/19. 2/19/19 Update: Arraignment hearing on 3/20.
*Tina McKeever-Hauschultz (35) (great aunt) charged (2/4/19) & arraigned (3/22/19) with failing to prevent bodily harm & intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child. $75K cash bond.
First appearance in 2/4/19. Preliminary hearing on 2/11/19, next preliminary hearing on 2/20.
2/20/19 Update: Motion for bond reduction. Preliminary hearing rescheduled for 3/5. Arraignment hearing on 3/22.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2017.

 

[Niner]

Friday, March 22nd:
*Arraignment Hearing (see below) – (@ see below ET) – WI – Ethan Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – *Damian Hauschultz (15/14 @ time of crime) charged (2/4/19) with 1st degree reckless homicide, 3 counts of abuse of a child intentionally casing bodily harm & 3 counts of substantial battery. $150K cash bond.
First appearance on 2/4/19. Preliminary hearing was 2/11, but failure of his attorney to show rescheduled for 2/18/19. 2/18/19: Next Preliminary hearing on 3/19.
3/19/19 Update: Bound over for trial. Hearing on 6/21 to determine whether he should stand trial as an adult or juvenile.
For (@ 11:30am ET) - *Timothy Scott Hauschultz (48) (great uncle) charged (2/4/19) & arraigned (3/20/19) with first-degree reckless homicide, 3 counts of substantial battery and three counts of physical abuse of child — intentionally cause bodily harm, intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child-death as a party to a crime, two counts of physical abuse of child — intentionally cause bodily harm, intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child-felony & a misdemeanor battery. $100K cash bond.
First appearance on 2/4/19. Preliminary hearing on 2/11, his defense attorney files motion to have charges dismissed, next preliminary hearing on 2/18. 2/18/19: Preliminary hearing continued to 2/19. 2/19: Arraignment hearing on 3/20.
3/20/19 Update: Arraignment rescheduled for 3/22.
For (@ 12pm ET) - *Tina Marie McKeever-Hauschultz (35) (great aunt) charged (2/4/19) & arraigned (3/22/19) with 2 counts of child abuse-failing to prevent bodily harm and 2 counts intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child. $75K cash bond.
First appearance in 2/4/19. Preliminary hearing on 2/11/19, next preliminary hearing on 2/20.
2/20/19 Update: Motion for bond reduction. Preliminary hearing rescheduled for 3/5. Telephone Conference hearing on 3/22.
3/5/19 Update: Officially charged with two counts of intentionally contributing to a child’s delinquency, & two counts of child abuse-failing to prevent bodily harm. She returns to court 3/22 for her arraignment.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2017.

 

[Niner]

Timothy:

Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
03-22-2019 Arraignment Dietz, Jerilyn M. Lemke, Robert

Additional text:
Defendant in custody. HEARING - The motion filed by Attorney Kuchler will not be addressed today. The Court schedules the motion hearing on that matter for 04-22-2019 at 1:00pm. MOTION TO MODIFY BAIL CONDITION - Attorney Kuchler argues for the defendant to be allowed to have contact with co-defendant, Tina McKeever-Hauschultz. The State opposes any changes to the current no contact provision between the defendant and Ms. McKeever-Hauschultz. The Court adjourns this matter to 1:30pm today, when the co-defendant and her attorney will be present for the Court to discuss this with as well. Attorney Kuchler lastly asks the Court for clarification regarding the defendant's contact provisions with S.H.; specifically in regard to the visitation system at Door County Jail. The State approves contact through the jail's visitation system only if an official from Door County Jail can verify that the conversations are recorded. If they are not recorded, the State would not find the contact appropriate. Minutes.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

No update on Tina....