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

[Niner]

Cash bond reduced for teen charged in Manitowoc County 7-year-old's death

Friday, January 31st 2020
MANITOWOC (WLUK) – The cash bond set for a teen accused in the death of a 7-year-old relative was reduced to $100,000.
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An order was entered Friday reducing the bond from $150,000 cash to $100,000 cash, court records show.
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Earlier this month, a judge denied Damian Hauschultz’s request to move the case from adult court to juvenile court. No trial date has been set. He returns to court April 2 for a motions hearing.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, February 18th:
*Scheduling Conference Hearing – (@ 1:15pm ET) – WI – Ethan J. Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – for *Timothy Scott Hauschultz (48/now 49) (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. Plead not guilty. $100K cash bond.
Court information from 2/4/19 thru 6/27/19 reference post #79 here:
WI - Ethan Hauschultz, 7, beaten and buried in "coffin of snow", Manitowoc, April 2018
8/13 Update: The matter is before the Court to modify/reduce the bail, to allow contact with the defendant's wife, and also to discuss having Jacob Hauschultz as supervisor for contacts between the defendant and his daughter S.H. Arguments. The Court denies all 3 parts of the motion. Next Scheduling conference hearing on 10/28.
10/28/19 Update: Status hearing on 1/27/20. 1/27/20: Defendant in custody. Defense counsel is working on a motion to suppress. The parties are asking for another date for scheduling conference. Scheduling conference is set for 2/18/20.
*Tina McKeever-Hauschultz (36) (great aunt) – Competency hearing on 3/31/20.
*Damian Hauschultz (16) – Motion hearing on 4/2/20.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2017.

 

[Niner]

Timothy:

Docket:
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
02-18-2020 Motion to suppress

02-18-2020 Notice of motion, motion
Additional text:
Defendant's Notice of Motion and Motion to Change Venue.

02-18-2020 Notice of motion, motion
Additional text:
Defendant's Notice of Motion and Motion to Suppress Fruits of Unreasonable Search.

02-18-2020 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Motion hearing on April 27, 2020 at 09:30 am.

Hearing:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
04-27-2020 09:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Motion hearing Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Court-appointed guardians ask for Hauschultz case to be moved outside Manitowoc County

Wednesday, February 19th 2020
MANITOWOC (WLUK) - One of the court-appointed guardians of a 7-year-old boy who died after being beaten and put in a snowbank is asking that a jury from outside Manitowoc County hear the case.
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At a status conference Tuesday, Tim Hauschultz’s attorney filed a motion for a change of venue, and a motion to suppress the results of what it claims is an unreasonable search. A motions hearing is scheduled for April 27, court records show.
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Damian Hauschultz returns to court April 2 for a motions hearing. In Wisconsin, those ages 10 and older charged with homicide are charged in adult court. A motion to move the case to juvenile court was rejected.

McKeever-Hauschultz returns to court March 31, when the results of a competency exam will be reviewed.

 

[Niner]

for McKeever:

Docket:
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
03-24-2020 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Competency hearing on May 1, 2020 at 09:30 am.

Hearing:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
05-01-2020 09:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Competency hearing Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.


link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[AmandaSkis]

You know what makes me angry? Tina is found incompetent to stand trial YET she was supposedly just fine to be given guardianship of several children!

 

[Niner]

This is still on the court site for today - so I shall post it - and will check on it later in the day. Maybe a video conference?

Thursday, April 2nd:
*Motion Hearing – (@ 1:30pm ET) – WI – Ethan J. Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – for *Damian L. Hauschultz (16/14 @ time of crime) charged (2/4/19) & arraigned (3/19/19) with 1st degree reckless homicide, 3 counts of abuse of a child intentionally causing bodily harm & 3 counts (felony) of substantial battery. $150K cash bond. Bond reduced (1/30/20) to $100K cash.
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: Bound over for trial. Motions Hearing on 6/21 to determine whether he should stand trial as an adult or juvenile.
6/21/19 Update: Motions hearing rescheduled for 10/28, as he was appointed a new lawyer last month. 9/16/19: Denied motion to modify bail. 10/28/19: Defense attorney is petitioning to have his case moved to juvenile court. Judge will decide whether to charge him as an adult or juvenile. Next hearing on 12/2. 11/15/19: Motion to modify bond. 12/2/19: The judge will announce the decision of whether Damian will be tried in adult or juvenile court on Jan. 9. Next oral ruling hearing on 1/9/20.
1/9/20 Update: Judge rules Damian will be tried in adult court, denies defense motion to move case to juvenile court. Next motion hearing on 1/30 for status/scheduling/bail motions. 1/30/20: Judge reduces $150K cash bond to $100K cash. Motion re suppression of evidence & motion to modify bail on motions hearing on 4/2/20.
*Timothy Scott Hauschultz (49) (great uncle) – Motions hearing on 4/27/20.
*Tina Marie McKeever-Hauschultz (36) (great aunt) – Competency Conference hearing on 5/1/20.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2017.

 

[Niner]

Judge denies motion to reduce bail for teen accused in 7-year-old Ethan Hauschultz's death

April 2, 2020
MANITOWOC - A Manitowoc County judge has denied a motion that would have given 16-year-old Damian Hauschultz a reduced cash bail and a chance to leave the juvenile correctional facility he's being held at as long as he was monitored.
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A motion hearing on the matter was held in Manitowoc County Circuit Court via Zoom video conferencing on Thursday, although Hauschultz was not able to attend since the juvenile correctional facility does not have video conferencing capabilities.

In the motion to modify bail, filed March 11, Hauschultz’s attorney, Russell Jones, said the current bail, set at $100,000, is excessive.

During the motion hearing, Jones argued that a bail of $25,000-$50,000 is still a significant amount to Hauschultz’s family and that the lowered amount, coupled with other bail conditions such as GPS monitoring, would ensure Hauschultz’s continued appearance to his future court dates.
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Circuit Court Branch 2 Judge Jerilyn Dietz said the maximum penalty “is significant and that alone can and often does constitute a motivation to flee.
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A motion hearing to examine a motion made to suppress statements Hauschultz made to law enforcement was set for July 1.

 

[Niner]

Damian:

Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
04-03-2020 Order Dietz, Jerilyn M.
Additional text:
Order Denying Motion to Modify Bail.

04-02-2020 Proposed Order

04-02-2020 Motion hearing Dietz, Jerilyn M. Lemke, Robert
Additional text:
MOTION TO MODIFY BAIL - The parties argue the motion. Court denies the motion and instructs the State to draft the order. Minutes.

04-02-2020 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Motion hearing on July 1, 2020 at 01:30 pm.

Date Time Location Description Type Court official
07-01-2020 01:30 pm Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Motion hearing Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Damian:

04-13-2020 Cash bond posted $100,000.00
Additional text:
$100,000.00 cash bail furnished and defendant is released from custody. Notice to Party Furnishing Cash Bail Bond. --Gary Meissner, 619 Sandy Lane, MIshicot, WI 54228.

04-07-2020 Motion
Additional text:
Motion to Modify Bail.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Teen accused in death of 7-year-old Ethan Hauschultz released on $100K bail, court records say

April 13, 2020

MANITOWOC - A 16-year-old boy charged in the death of a 7-year-old boy has been released from custody after $100,000 in cash bail was posted on his behalf, according to court records.

The cash bail was posted less than two weeks after a Manitowoc County judge denied a request from Damian Hauschultz and his attorney, Russell Jones, to lower the amount of money required to secure his release from juvenile detention.

At the time, Jones argued that an amount between $25,000 and $50,000 would still be significant to Hauschultz's family and, along with other conditions, would be enough to make sure he appeared at future court dates.
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Hauschultz's address was changed in court records to reflect an address in Manitowoc. His next court appearance is July 1.

 

[Niner]

Timothy:


Docket:
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
04-06-2020 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Motion hearing on June 29, 2020 at 01:30 pm.

04-06-2020 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Motion hearing on April 27, 2020 at 09:30 am.

Hearing:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
06-29-2020 01:30 pm Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Motion hearing Court

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Still showing as happening today on the court site.

Friday, May 1st:
*Competency Hearing (@ 9:30am ET) – WI – Ethan Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – for *Tina Marie McKeever-Hauschultz aka Tina Marie Meissner, Tina Marie Echlin & Tina Marie McKeever (35/now 37) (great aunt) charged (2/4/19) & arraigned (3/22/19) with 2 counts of child abuse-failing to prevent bodily harm & charged (3/5/19) with 2 counts intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child. $75K cash bond. Court info from 2/4/19 thru 9/30/19 reference post #90 here:
WI - Ethan Hauschultz, 7, beaten and buried in "coffin of snow", Manitowoc, April 2018
12/17/19 Update: Review competency hearing. Also competency hearing on 1/6/20, which was cancelled. Defense is looking for a status conference to be set out about 45 to 60 days, they are seeking a second opinion for another examination. Next Scheduling conference hearing on 1/31/20. 1/30/20 : Scheduling conference was cancelled. Next competency hearing on 3/31/20. 3/24/20: Competency hearing moved to 5/1/20.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2017.
*Timothy Scott Hauschultz (49) – Motions hearing on 6/29/20.
*Damian Hauschultz (16) – Motions hearing on 7/1/20.

 

[Niner]

Woman charged in 7-year-old's death ruled competent for trial

May 1, 2020

MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- A woman charged in connection with the death of a 7-year-old boy is competent to stand trial, a judge ruled Friday.

Tina McKeever-Hauschultz faces four counts, including intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child causing death, for the April 2018 death of Ethan Hauschultz.

The ruling means McKeever-Hauschultz comprehends the proceedings and can assist in her defense. As a result of the decision, the criminal case resumes. An arraignment is scheduled for May 13, court records show.

The ruling means McKeever-Hauschultz comprehends the proceedings and can assist in her defense. As a result of the decision, the criminal case resumes. An arraignment is scheduled for May 13, court records show.
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Timothy Hauschultz faces felony murder and other counts, while her charges include intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a minor causing death. He returns to court June 29 for a motions hearing. No trial date has been set.

Their son, Damian Hauschultz, now 16, is charged in adult court with first-degree reckless homicide for allegedly causing the death. He returns to court July 1 for a motions here. No trial date has been set.

 

[Niner]

Tina:

Docket:
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
05-01-2020 Competency hearing Dietz, Jerilyn M. Lemke, Robert
Additional text:
Defendant in custody. The parties have reviewed the reports of the doctors and the findings that she has regained competency. Neither side is contesting the findings. Court finds that the defendant is competent and will reinstate the proceedings. Arraignment is set for 05-13-20 at 10:30 a.m. Minutes.


Hearing:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
05-13-2020 10:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Arraignment Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

This is still showing on the court site as happening. Maybe a video conference.

Wednesday, May 13th:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ 10:30am ET) – WI – Ethan Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – for *Tina Marie McKeever-Hauschultz aka Tina Marie Meissner, Tina Marie Echlin & Tina Marie McKeever (35/now 37) (great aunt) charged (2/4/19) & arraigned (3/22/19) with 2 counts of child abuse-failing to prevent bodily harm & charged (3/5/19) with 2 counts intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child. $75K cash bond. Court info from 2/4/19 thru 9/30/19 reference post #90 here:
WI - Ethan Hauschultz, 7, beaten and buried in "coffin of snow", Manitowoc, April 2018
12/17/19 Update: Review competency hearing. Also competency hearing on 1/6/20, which was cancelled. Defense is looking for a status conference to be set out about 45 to 60 days, they are seeking a second opinion for another examination. Next Scheduling conference hearing on 1/31/20. 1/30/20 : Scheduling conference was cancelled. Next competency hearing on 3/31/20. 3/24/20: Competency hearing moved to 5/1/20.
5/1/20 Update: Defendant in custody. The parties have reviewed the reports of the doctors & the findings that she has regained competency. Neither side is contesting the findings. Court finds that the defendant is competent & will reinstate the proceedings. Arraignment is set for 5/13/20.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2016.
*Timothy Scott Hauschultz (49) – Motions hearing on 6/29/20.
*Damian Hauschultz (16) – Motions hearing on 7/1/20.

 

[Niner]

Woman charged in 7-year-old's death pleads not guilty

May 13, 2020

MANITOWOC (WLUK) – Tina McKeever-Hauschultz pleaded not guilty Wednesday to her role in the death of a 7-year-old boy.

McKeever-Hauschultz faces four counts, including intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child causing death, for the April 2018 death of Ethan Hauschultz.

No trial date was set Wednesday. A scheduling conference is set for July 27. The parties appeared by video conference due to the Supreme Court directive limiting in-person court appearances.

 

[Niner]

Tina:

Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
05-13-2020 Video conferencing Dietz, Jerilyn M. Lemke, Robert
05-13-2020 Arraignment Dietz, Jerilyn M. Lemke, Robert
Additional text:
10:31 AM Defendant Tina M. MCKEEVER-HAUSCHULTZ appeared in custody by zoom. Attorney Michael C Turner also appears by zoom. Attorney Jacalyn Christie Labre and Attorney Jill Vendetti appeared by zoom means for Plaintiff State of Wisconsin.
Information filed March 14, 2019. Not guilty plea(s). Jury Calendar. Settlement conference with the District Attorney is set for 06-22-2020 at 10:00 a.m. Scheduling conference is set for 07-27-2020 at 10:30 a.m.
Minutes.


Hearings:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
06-22-2020 10:00 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Room B-15 Settlement conference Court District Attorney

07-27-2020 10:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Scheduling conference Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Monday, June 22nd:
*Settlement Conference Hearing (@ 10am ET) – WI – Ethan Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – for *Tina Marie McKeever-Hauschultz (35/now 37) aka Tina Marie Meissner, Tina Marie Echlin & Tina Marie McKeever (great aunt) charged (2/4/19) & arraigned (3/22/19) & rearraigned (5/13/20) with 2 counts of child abuse-failing to prevent bodily harm & charged (3/5/19) with 2 counts intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child. Plead not guilty. $75K cash bond.
Court info from 2/4/19 thru 9/30/19 reference post #90 here:
WI - Ethan Hauschultz, 7, beaten and buried in "coffin of snow", Manitowoc, April 2018
12/17/19 Update: Review competency hearing. Also competency hearing on 1/6/20, which was cancelled. Defense is looking for a status conference to be set out about 45 to 60 days, they are seeking a second opinion for another examination. Next Scheduling conference hearing on 1/31/20. 1/30/20 : Scheduling conference was cancelled. Next competency hearing on 3/31/20. 3/24/20: Competency hearing moved to 5/1/20.
5/1/20 Update: Defendant in custody. The parties have reviewed the reports of the doctors & the findings that she has regained competency. Neither side is contesting the findings. Court finds that the defendant is competent & will reinstate the proceedings. Arraignment is set for 5/13/20.
5/13/20 Update: Plead not guilty. No trial date set yet. Next Settlement conference hearing on 6/22 & scheduling hearing on 7/27.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2016.
*Timothy Scott Hauschultz (49) – Motions hearing on 6/29/20.
*Damian Hauschultz (16) – Motions hearing on 7/1/20.

 

[Niner]

No docket up yet

Hearings:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
06-22-2020 10:00 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Room B-15 Settlement conference Court District Attorney

07-27-2020 10:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Scheduling conference Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access