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

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Defense seeks reconsideration on barred testimonies in Hauschultz murder trial

The defense wanted to call three social workers to testify about the punishment Hauschultz ordered.

fox11online.com

Next hearing on 2/7/25 & trial begins 2/24/25.

 

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Docket updates

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
02-03-2025 Request
Additional text:
Request and Response Regarding Open Records - records emailed 02-03-2025

02-03-2025 Order Dietz, Jerilyn M.
Additional text:
It is so ordered that the flash drive containing the audio visually recorded statements of
AMH, AHH, and SLH, submitted to the Court by the State, shall be marked as Exhibit 1 and entered in the court file, under seal.

02-03-2025 Proposed Order

01-31-2025 Motion
Additional text:
Motion for reconsideration

01-30-2025 Order Dietz, Jerilyn M.
Additional text:
RULINGS ON OUTSTANDING MOTIONS

01-24-2025 Brief
Additional text:
Brief in Opposition to State's Motion to Admit Audiovisual Recordings of Children.

01-15-2025 Notice of Completion

01-13-2025 Notice
Additional text:
State's Notice to Use Patient Health Care Records at Trial

01-09-2025 Request
Additional text:
Request and Response Regarding Open Records - Records were emailed 01-09-2025

01-09-2025 Order Dietz, Jerilyn M.
Additional text:
Order Denying Motion to Adjourn

01-09-2025 Request
Additional text:
Request and Response Regarding Open Records - Record was emailed 01-09-2025

01-08-2025 Motion
Additional text:
Motion to Adjourn Jury Trial

01-02-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Motion hearing on January 31, 2025 at 01:00 pm.

12-26-2024 Letters/correspondence
Additional text:
Letter from DA LaBre to Judge Dietz regarding motion to exclude Dr. Kelley

12-16-2024 Request
Additional text:
State's Request to Confirm Prior Ruling on Use of Audiovisual Recordings of Children

12-16-2024 Motion
Additional text:
Motion to Exclude Testimony of Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. Phillip Kelley

12-11-2024 Request
Additional text:
Stae's Request for Rulings on State's Second Motion in Limine.

11-25-2024 Order Dietz, Jerilyn M.
Additional text:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the deadline for filing pretrial motions is extended
until December 16, 2024.

11-21-2024 Motion
Additional text:
Motion to Extend Pretrial Motion Filing Deadline

11-21-2024 Proposed Order

11-20-2024 Writ of Habeas Corpus Dietz, Jerilyn M.
Additional text:
WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS TO BRING PRISONER AS WITNESS

11-20-2024 Proposed Order

10-31-2024 Change of address notification for HAUSCHULTZ, Timothy S
Additional text:
ADDRESS INFO for Timothy S HAUSCHULTZ
Current: 2804 Cty CR, Manitowoc, WI 54220 United States (Effective: 10-31-2024)
Prior: 2734 County Road CR, Manitowoc, WI 54220 United States

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Just a docket update.

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
02-06-2025 Proposed jury instructions
Additional text:
Defense Proposed Jury Instructions

02-06-2025 Witness list - defendant
Additional text:
Second Amended Witness List

02-06-2025 Response/reply
Additional text:
State's Response to Defendant's Motion for Reconsideration of Social Workers' Testimony

02-06-2025 Motion
Additional text:
Defendant's Renewed Motion to Sequester Jury

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Friday, February 7th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 9:30aam ET) – WI – Ethan J. Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – *Timothy Scott Hauschultz (48/now 54) (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. Reduction in bond denied (12/6/21). Bond reduced (3/16/22) to $75K cash. Posted $75 cash bond (6/15/22) with conditions. Manitowoc County
Trial was set to begin on 6/18/24 was continued on 2/24/25 thru 3/5/25. There will be 5 alternate jurors.
Judge Jerilyn M. Dietz presiding. Prosecutor Jacalyn Christie Labre. Defense attorney Donna Jean Kuchler.
Court information from 2/4/19 thru 4/23/24 reference post #274 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...n-of-snow-manitowoc-april-2018.422615/page-14
5/13/24 Update: Next status conference hearing on 6/24/24 @ 11:30am. Looks like trial date of 6/18/24 has been cancelled with no further dates.
6/24/24 Update: Notice of hearing. Next Status conference hearing on 9/24/24 @ 11am.
9/11/24 Docket update: Letters/correspondence: Megan Sanders to the Court. 9/24/24 Docket update: Order-Scheduling Order by Judge Jerilyn Dietz. Next pretrial conference hearing on 2/7/25 @ 9:30am. Trial will start on 2/24/25 thru 3/5/25 all @ 8:30am. 10/31/24 Docket update: Change of address notification for Hauschultz.
11/20/24 Docket update: Writ of Habeas Corpus to bring prisoner as witness by Judge Jerilyn M. Dietz. 11/21/24 Docket updates: Proposed Order. Motion to extend pretrial motion filing deadline. 11/25/24 Docket update: Order by Judge Jerilyn M. Dietz. It is hereby Ordered that the deadline for filing pretrial motions is extended until 12/16/24.
12/11/24 Docket update; State's request for rulings on State's second Motion in Limine. 12/16/24 Docket update: Motion to Exclude testimony of Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. Phillip Kelley. State's request to confirm prior ruling on use of audiovisual recordings of children. 12/26/24 Docket update: Letter from DA LaBre to Judge Dietz regarding motion to exclude Dr. Kelley.
1/2/25 Docket update: Notice of motion hearing on 1/31/25. 1/8/25 Docket update: Motion to adjourn jury trial. 1/9/25 Docket updates: Request & response regarding Open Records - Record was emailed 1/9/25. Order denying Motion to Adjourn by Judge Jerilyn Dietz. Request & response regarding Open Records - Records were emailed 1/9/25. 1/13/25 Docket update: State's notice to use patient health care records at trial. 1/15/25 Docket update: Notice of completion. 1/24/25 Docket update: Brief in Opposition to State's Motion to admit audiovisual recordings of children. 1/30/25 Docket update: Order. Rulings on outstanding motions by Judge Dietz. 1/31/25 Docket update: Motion for reconsideration.
2/3/25 Docket updates: Proposed Order. Order: It is so ordered that the flash drive containing the audio visually recorded statements of AMH, AHH & SLH, submitted to the Court by the State, shall be marked as Exhibit 1 & entered in the court file, under seal by Judge Dietz. Request & response regarding Open records - records emailed 2/3/25.
2/6/25 Docket update: Defendant's renewed motion to sequester jury. State's response to defendant's motion for reconsideration of Social Workers' testimony. Defendant's 2nd amended witness list. Defense proposed jury instruction.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2016.
*Tina McKeever-Hauschultz (35/now 41) (great aunt) – 3/12/21: Plead no contest to 2 counts of child abuse-failing to prevent bodily harm & the 2 counts intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child were dismissed. Sentenced to 5 years in prison & 5 years extended supervision. Was released in January, 2025 & now serving 5 year extended supervision.
*Damian L. Hauschultz (14/now 21) – Plea hearing on 6/25/21 & plead guilty to 1st degree reckless homicide & was sentenced on 9/2/21 to 20 years in prison & 10 years probation. Filed official appeal on 12/9/22. Court of Appeals acknowledged on 4/11/23. Appeals denied (3/13/24). His 2nd appeal was denied to heard in the Appeals Court (9/12/240.

 

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Legal arguments continue as trial nears in 7-year-old's death

Timothy Hauschultz, 54, is charged with felony murder and seven other counts.

fox11online.com

Feb. 7, 2025
MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- A judge did not make a ruling Friday on whether three social workers will be allowed to testify about Timothy Hauschultz's disciplinary techniques at his upcoming trial on felony murder and other charges related to the death of his great-nephew, Ethan Hauschultz, 7.
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The defense wants to call three social workers to testify about the punishments Hauschultz ordered. The social workers knew of his tactics, and didn't stop them, leading Hauschultz to belief they were reasonable and appropriate, according to defense attorney Donna Kuchler.

However, as "offers of proof" about the testimony were not filed in a timely fashion, Judge Jerilyn Dietz ruled last month that they could not testify. Hauschultz's attorney asked for a reconsideration of the ruling, which was supposed to be addressed Friday. That didn't happen.

Kuchler asked to submit details in writing, which the judge wants by Monday. No additional hearing was scheduled.

 

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Final trial!!

activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
02-24-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

02-25-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

02-26-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

02-27-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

02-28-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

03-03-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

03-04-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

03-05-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
02-11-2025 Demand for Discovery - Defendant
Additional text:
State's Specific Discovery Demand Regarding Recorded Statements of Damian Hauschultz

02-10-2025 Memorandum
Additional text:
CONFIDENTIAL - Memo re Child 1's prior adjudication record.

02-10-2025 Letters/correspondence
Additional text:
State to the Court

02-10-2025 Letters/correspondence
Additional text:
Letter from DA to Judge Dietz.

02-07-2025 Pre-trial conference Dietz, Jerilyn M. KEIL, Debra
Additional text:
9:33 AM Defendant Timothy S HAUSCHULTZ appeared by video. Attorney Donna Jean Kuchler appeared by video for Timothy S HAUSCHULTZ. Attorney Jacalyn Christie Labre appeared by video for State of Wisconsin. Prosecuting attorney Jill L. Vendetti appeared by video for the State of Wisconsin.
Clerk: Kristy Schiffer

Parties discuss logistics for the upcoming trial. The trial will be help in the branch 4 courtroom. Jurors will be reporting to the branch 2 jury room to accommodate the amount of jurors being brought in.
Attorney Kuchler may be bringing 2 additional attorneys to trial. The State's table will have 2 attorneys and Detective Bessler who is exempt from witness sequestration.

Damian Hauschultz is on the defense witness list - State just asks that Attorney Kuchler confirm that there be an order to produce Damian for trial.
Parties agree that 8 days is sufficient for this trial. Parties agree that if the jury is selected in time, the State may begin with witnesses on day 1 (assuming there's sufficient time left in the day after jury selection). State and defense have been in communication re the order in which witnesses will be called by the State - The Court understands that the State is sharing witnesses with other counties across the state, and if it takes witnesses out of order the State would not be penalized for it.

Parties discuss the 3 social workers and defense's motion for the Court to reconsider.
Prior records/convictions are discussed:
Re Tina McKeever Haushultz, the Court determines two prior convictions is what Ms McKeever will testify to having.
Re Damian Hauschultz, Court rules there are 3 prior adjudications/convictions.
Re Child 1'S PRIOR ADJUDICATIONS - Court needs additional time to make this determination - Court will file its written decision (as a confidential document.
Re defendant - Court needs additional time to make a determination and will also file this in the record once decided.

Court addresses the defense's renewed motion for sequestration. For reasons stated on the record the court denies this motion.
State requests that any child victim's faces will be removed from the camera view/live stream.
Attorney Kuchler has requested the jury list.
Jury instructions - Court will put together proposed instructions and provide them to parties to discuss. A jury conference will also be held with counsel before presenting the final instructions to said jury.

02-07-2025 Letters/correspondence
Additional text:
Attorney Kuchler to the Court

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Just docket update - dates stay the same.

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
02-14-2025 Notice of retainer
Additional text:
by Attorney Bradley Novreske

link: https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF000075&countyNo=36&index=0&mode=detail

 

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Trial canceled for Timothy Hauschultz in death of 7-year-old Ethan Hauschultz, plea hearing set

Timothy S. Hauschultz was set to have a jury trial beginning next week; but that was canceled and a plea hearing is set for 2 p.m. Feb. 20.

eu.htrnews.com

Feb. 20, 2025
MANITOWOC – Timothy S. Hauschultz was set to have a jury trial beginning next week but that was canceled and a plea hearing was set for later Feb. 20.
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A jury trial had been scheduled for Feb. 24-March 5. It had been rescheduled several times while an appeals case was decided for Damian Hauschultz, who had been convicted of reckless homicide in Ethan's death.

The trial was canceled Thursday, according to a judicial assistant from the Manitowoc County Courthouse. A plea hearing is now set for 2 p.m.


and this article is a bit different

Judge rejects plea deal for great-uncle in 7-year-old boy's death

A judge rejected a plea deal Thursday for Timothy Hauschultz, who is charged with ordering the punishment which led to the death of Ethan Hauschultz, 7, in 2018

fox11online.com

Feb. 20, 2025
MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- A judge rejected a plea deal Thursday for Timothy Hauschultz, who is charged with ordering the punishment which led to the death of Ethan Hauschultz, 7, in 2018. As of now, the case is scheduled for a motions hearing Monday and a trial on Tuesday.
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A trial was scheduled for Monday, but a plea deal was reached between the state and defense. The terms of the plea would have seen Hauschultz convicted of two counts being party to child abuse - intentionally causing harm. Six other counts, including felony murder and intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child causing death would have been dismissed.

Judge Jerilyn Dietz questioned the severe reduction of the charges, and said she wouldn't accept those terms. Both sides cited their review of the evidence coupled with the risks of going to trial -- with the possibilities of acquittal or conviction -- but Judge Dietz was unswayed. Court was adjourned to allow the parties to reassess the plea deal.

When court resumed, the defense again argued that plea deal should be accepted, citing the District's Attorneys' Constitutional role to decide what charges to file and prosecute, but the judge again rejected it.
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Thursday's hearing was originally going to address the issue of whether three social workers would be able to testify at trial about their knowledge of types of punishment Hauschultz would order. The defense plans to argue because they were aware of the log-carrying punishments and did not intervene, Hauschultz's actions were legal. Those issues will be discussed Monday, with trial now scheduled for Tuesday.

 

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Hearings are still the same - jury trial starting Monday.

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
02-20-2025 Plea questionnaire, waiver of rights

02-20-2025 Video conferencing

02-20-2025 Hearing Dietz, Jerilyn M. KEIL, Debra
Additional text:
Defendant Timothy S HAUSCHULTZ in court. Attorney Donna Jean Kuchler in court for Timothy S HAUSCHULTZ. Attorney Bradley W Novreske appeared by video for Timothy S HAUSCHULTZ. Attorney Jacalyn Christie Labre appeared by video for State of Wisconsin. Prosecuting attorney Jill L. Vendetti in court for the State of Wisconsin. Clerk: Sara Frey
Both parties appear for today's Plea Hearing. The joint agreement is a plea to the charge in count 3, Party to Crime Child Abuse - Intentionally Cause Harm and to the charge in count 6, Party to Crime Child Abuse - Intentionally Cause Harm. The remaining counts would be dismissed and read in. The parties jointly recommend prison/time served.
The Court requests an explanation of the plea agreement from the State.
Attorney Jacalyn Labre states the District Attorneys office did an evaluation of the case and took into account the victims wishes, facts, and other defendants associated and based upon those factors the State feels that this is appropriate.
Victim does not agree with the offer being presented by the parties.
The court addresses the agreement and does not accept. Defense would like to speak out against the decision of the court. The court allows the Defense. The court address other cases in relation to this plea agreement. The Court has made its ruling and that it does not satisfy the publics best interest - the plea is not accepted by the Court.
The Court will have a brief break, everyone back at 2:50pm -parties to work out a more appropriate offer while off the record.
Defense has Attorney Novreske voice his take on the courts ruling and speaks on the matter. The Court rejects the argument as the court gave both parties a half hour to come up with a new agreement. The Trial is still on and to begin on Tuesday 2-25-25. Motion hearings will be held on Monday 2-24-25 prior to trial.

02-20-2025 Letters/correspondence
Additional text:
Various letters to the Court re sentencing

02-19-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Plea date on February 20, 2025 at 02:00 pm.

02-19-2025 Order Dietz, Jerilyn M.
Additional text:
Stipulation and Agreement Regarding Disclosure of Certain Discovery.

02-19-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Motion hearing on February 20, 2025 at 02:00 pm.

02-19-2025 Order Dietz, Jerilyn M.

02-18-2025 Response/reply
Additional text:
State's Response to Motion to Exclude Expert Witness Testimony

02-18-2025 Proposed Order
02-18-2025 Response/reply
Additional text:
State's Response to Motion to Exclude Expert Witness Testimony

02-18-2025 Proposed Order
02-18-2025 Motion
Additional text:
Motion to Exclude Testimony of Expert Witnesses for Non-Compliance with the Court's Scheduling Order and Wis. Stat. 971.23(1)(e)

02-17-2025 Request
Additional text:
Request and Response Regarding Open Records - Records emailed 02-17-2025

02-17-2025 Letters/correspondence
Additional text:
Defense Response to State's February 10, 2025 Letter

02-14-2025 Letters/correspondence
Additional text:
Fax from Attorney Kaehne to Judge Dietz re: his client's subpoena


link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Docket updates:

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
02-21-2025 Order Dietz, Jerilyn M.
Additional text:
PRELIMINARY RULING AS TO ADMISSIBILITY OF SOCIAL WORKER TESTIMONY

02-21-2025 Request
Additional text:
Request and Response Regarding Jury Questionnaires - Br.1 JA, BD emailed Questionnaires 02-21-2025

02-21-2025 Writ of Habeas Corpus Dietz, Jerilyn M.

02-20-2025 Proposed Order

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

Dates stay the same

 

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Monday, February 24th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 8:30aam ET) – WI – Ethan J. Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – *Timothy Scott Hauschultz (48/now 54) (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. Reduction in bond denied (12/6/21). Bond reduced (3/16/22) to $75K cash. Posted $75 cash bond (6/15/22) with conditions. Manitowoc County
Trial set to begin on 2/25/25 thru 3/5/25. There will be 5 alternate jurors.
Judge Jerilyn M. Dietz presiding. Prosecutor Jacalyn Christie Labre. Defense attorney Donna Jean Kuchler & Bradley Novreske.
Court information from 2/4/19 thru 2/3/25 reference post #284 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...n-of-snow-manitowoc-april-2018.422615/page-15
2/6/25 Docket update: Defendant's renewed motion to sequester jury. State's response to defendant's motion for reconsideration of Social Workers' testimony. Defendant's 2nd amended witness list. Defense proposed jury instruction. Next pretrial conference hearing on 2/7/25 @ 9:30am.
2/7/25 Update: Judge Jerilyn Dietz heard arguments from the prosecution & defense about three witnesses being allowed to testify & about the convictions of some witnesses who could be called to testify. They could include some of Timothy’s family members. Dietz also ruled to not sequester the jury. The defense wants to call three social workers to testify about the punishments Hauschultz ordered. The social workers knew of his tactics & didn't stop them, leading Hauschultz to belief they were reasonable & appropriate, according to defense attorney Donna Kuchler. However, as "offers of proof" about the testimony were not filed in a timely fashion, Judge Jerilyn Dietz ruled last month that they could not testify. Hauschultz's attorney asked for a reconsideration of the ruling, which was supposed to be addressed Friday. That didn't happen. Judge Kuchler asked to submit details in writing, which the judge wants by Monday, 2/10/25. No additional hearing was scheduled. The first day of Timothy’s trial is 2/24/25. 2/7/25 Docket update: Letters/correspondence-Attorney Kuchler to the Court.
2/7/25 Update: Pretrial conference hearing held before Judge Jerilyn M. Dietz. Defendant Hauschultz appeared by video. Attorney Donna Jean Kuchler appeared by video for Hauschulz. Attorney Jacalyn Christie Labre appeared by video for State of Wisconsin. Prosecuting attorney Jill L. Vendetti appeared by video for the State of Wisconsin. Parties discuss logistics for the upcoming trial. The trial will be help in the branch 4 courtroom. Jurors will be reporting to the branch 2 jury room to accommodate the amount of jurors being brought in. Attorney Kuchler may be bringing 2 additional attorneys to trial. The State's table will have 2 attorneys & Detective Bessler who is exempt from witness sequestration. Damian Hauschultz is on the defense witness list - State just asks that Attorney Kuchler confirmd that there be an order to produce Damian for trial. Parties agree that 8 days is sufficient for this trial. Parties agree that if the jury is selected in time, the State may begin with witnesses on day 1 (assuming there's sufficient time left in the day after jury selection). State & defense have been in communication re the order in which witnesses will be called by the State - The Court understands that the State is sharing witnesses with other counties across the state & if it takes witnesses out of order the State would not be penalized for it. Parties discuss the 3 social workers & defense's motion for the Court to reconsider. Prior records/convictions are discussed: Re Tina McKeever Haushultz, the Court determines two prior convictions is what Ms McKeever will testify to having. Re Damian Hauschultz, Court rules there are 3 prior judications/convictions. Re Child 1'S prior adjudications-Court needs additional time to make this determination - Court will file its written decision (as a confidential document. Re defendant-Court needs additional time to make a determination & will also file this in the record once decided. Court addresses the defense's renewed motion for sequestration. For reasons stated on the record the court denies this motion. State requests that any child victim's faces will be removed from the camera view/live stream. Attorney Kuchler has requested the jury list. Jury instructions Court will put together proposed instructions & provide them to parties to discuss. A jury conference will also be held with counsel before presenting the final instructions to said jury. Trial is set to begin with jury selection on 2/24/25 @ 8:30am.
2/10/25 Docket updates: Letters/correspondence from DA to Judge Dietz. State to the Court. Memorandum-Confidential-Memo re Child 1's prior adjudication record. 2/11/25 Docket update: Demand for Discovery-Defendant. State's Specific Discovery Demand regarding recorded statements of Damian Hauschultz. 2/14/25 Docket update: Notice of retainer by attorney Bradley Novreske.
2/14/25 Docket update: Letters/correspondence. Fax from Attorney Kaehne to Judge Dietz re: his client's subpoena. 2/17/25 Docket updates: Defense response to State's 2/10/25 letter. Request & response regarding open records-records emailed 2/17/25. 2/18/25 Docket updates: Motion to Exclude Testimony of Expert Witnesses for Non-Compliance with the Court's Scheduling Order & Wis. Stat. 971.23(1)(e). Proposed Order. State's response to Motion to Exclude expert witness testimony. Proposed Order. State's responses to Motion to exclude expert witness testimony. 2/19/25 Docket updates: Order by Judge Jerilyn M. Dietz. Notice of hearing. Motion hearing set on 2/20/25 @ 2pm. Stipulation & agreement regarding disclosure of certain discovery. Notice of hearing. Plea date on 2/20/25 @ 2pm. 2/20/25 Docket update: Letters'correspondence. Various letters to the Court re sentencing.
2/20/25 Update: Video conferencing with Judge Jerily Dietz presiding. Defendant Hauschultz in court. Attorney Donna Jean Kuchler in court & attorney Bradley W Novreske appeared by video for Hauschultz. Attorney Jacalyn Christie Labre appeared by video for State of Wisconsin. Prosecuting attorney Jill L. Vendetti in court for the State of Wisconsin. Both parties appear for today's Plea Hearing. The joint agreement is a plea to the charge in count 3, Party to Crime Child Abuse - Intentionally Cause Harm & to the charge in count 6, Party to Crime Child Abuse - Intentionally Cause Harm. The remaining counts would be dismissed & read in. The parties jointly recommend prison/time served. The Court requests an explanation of the plea agreement from the State. Attorney Jacalyn Labre states the DA's office did an evaluation of the case & took into account the victims wishes, facts & other defendants associated & based upon those factors the State feels that this is appropriate. Victim does not agree with the offer being presented by the parties. The court addresses the agreement & does not accept. Defense would like to speak out against the decision of the court. The court allows the Defense. The court address other cases in relation to this plea agreement. The Court has made its ruling & that it does not satisfy the publics best interest - the plea is not accepted by the Court. The Court will have a brief break, everyone back at 2:50pm -parties to work out a more appropriate offer while off the record. Defense has Attorney Novreske voice his take on the courts ruling & speaks on the matter. The Court rejects the argument as the court gave both parties a half hour to come up with a new agreement. The Trial is still on & to begin on Tuesday 2/25/25. Motion hearings will be held on Monday 2/24/25 prior to trial. Plea questionnaire, waiver of rights. 2/20/25 Docket update: Proposed Order.
2/21/25 Docket updates: Writ of Habeas Corpus by Judge Dietz. Request & response regarding jury questionnaires-Br.1 JA, BD emailed questionnaires 2/21/25. Preliminary ruling as to admissibility of Social Worker testimony Order by Judge Dietz.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2016.
*Tina McKeever-Hauschultz (35/now 42) (great aunt) – 3/12/21: Plead no contest to 2 counts of child abuse-failing to prevent bodily harm & the 2 counts intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child were dismissed. Sentenced to 5 years in prison & 5 years extended supervision. Was released in January, 2025 & now serving 5 year extended supervision.
*Damian L. Hauschultz (14/now 21) – Plea hearing on 6/25/21 & plead guilty to 1st degree reckless homicide & was sentenced on 9/2/21 to 20 years in prison & 10 years probation. Filed official appeal on 12/9/22. Court of Appeals acknowledged on 4/11/23. Appeals denied (3/13/24). His 2nd appeal was denied to heard in the Appeals Court.

 

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No trial...

Trial postponed for Manitowoc County man charged in 7-year-old's death

A judge will decide what, exactly, social workers will be allowed to testify about in the trial of a man charged in connection with the death of a 7-year-old.

fox11online.com

Feb. 24, 2025
MANITOWOC (WLUK) – Timothy Hauschultz will not stand trial Tuesday on charges he ordered the punishment which led to the death of Ethan Hauschultz, 7, in 2018, as his lawyers will appeal a judge’s decisions to reject a plea deal and not recuse herself from the case.
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On Monday, District Attorney Jacalyn Lebre and defense attorney Bradley Novreske both urged the judge to reconsider her decision and allow the plea deal. She declined, saying it’s not in the public’s interest.

A defense motion for Judge Dietz to recuse herself was also denied, so the defense said it would file an “interlocutory appeal,” asking the appeals court for an immediate review of the decisions.
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However, after an additional, private meeting with the victims in the case, the judge reversed course and postponed the trial. Details of that session were not divulged, with Judge Dietz calling her ruling “admittedly vague” for confidentiality reasons.

No new trial date was scheduled. The parties will return to court March 5 to discuss scheduling.

 

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from court site

Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
03-05-2025 11:00 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Scheduling conference Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
02-24-2025 Motion hearing Dietz, Jerilyn M. KEIL, Debra
Additional text:
10:13 AM Defendant Timothy S HAUSCHULTZ in court. Attorney Donna Jean Kuchler in court for Timothy S HAUSCHULTZ. Attorney Bradley W Novreske in court for Timothy S HAUSCHULTZ. Attorney Jacalyn Christie Labre in court for State of Wisconsin. Prosecuting attorney Jill L. Vendetti in court for the State of Wisconsin.
Clerk: Kristy Schiffer

The Court received a motion to reconsider from the defense, filed this morning. It also received a response from the State re said motion. Both parties join in asking the Court to reconsider her rejection of the proposed plea agreement.
Both parties make oral argument in support of said motions.
Court does not find that it would be in the public's best interest and denies both motions to reconsider.

Attorney Novreske presents two new motions, not yet seen by the Court. The first is a motion for Judge Dietz to recuse herself (unopposed by the State). Argument in support of the motion is presented - State confirms they are not objecting to the motion.
Court denies motion.

The second is a motion to stay proceedings and adjourn the jury trial pending interlocutory appeal.
State requests time to speak with the victim re this motion - Court adjourns briefly for the State to speak with the victim about this motion.
(Adj. 10:27pm)

Back on the record at 11:18am
State is not opposed to staying proceedings and adjourning the trial. The victim is also not opposed. The State explains that it is not objecting because it wants to avoid appellate issues after trial and to avoid having to put any citizen witnesses or victims through the traumatic experience of testifying and having to bring back difficult emotions more than once.
Defense provides additional oral argument in support of its motion to stay proceedings - adding that the defense has unresolved questions regarding previous bellows motions and issues gaining information from related CHIPS cases.

Corporation Counsel Attorney Peter Conrad contributes to the discussion, making clarification that the Court has not permitted testimony pertaining to any youth or juvenile or their records. Attorney Conrad confirms that based on prior rulings, there is no existing order from a children's court which would authorize any release of information.

Court makes record on some of the points from the defense motion to stay proceedings. The motion to stay proceedings references the "late decision by the trial court on the issue of the admissibility of the social workers' testimony". The Court already ruled on the motion re social worker testimony in 2023 (and Judge Rohrer ruled on it in 2022). The ruling filed by this court on 02-21-25 was simply to re-affirm those past rulings.
The Court feels, based on thorough review of case law, that it acted well within its discretion and did not in any way impede on the defendant's rights. The The Court does not find that staying and therefore further delaying the already extended pendency of this case would materially advance these proceedings; however the Court does want to further review case law and consider the party's arguments before making a final ruling on the motion to stay proceedings.
Adj. 11:40am

Back on the record at 1:08pm
Court reads from WI Stats 808.03(2) which supports the Court's perspective that the defense motion to stay would not materially advance these proceedings and therefore would not likely prevail at appeals. The Court finds that its decision to reject the plea agreement was well within the Court's domain and the defendant's rights are fully preserved. Should the defendant be convicted on any charge, he may proceed with appeal at that time. The Court denies the defense motion to stay proceedings and adjourn the trial.
Counsel request sidebar.

Court makes record re discussions within the sidebar. Counsel provide information to the Court, more specifically on why the request is being made for adjournment of the trial pending appeal. The information is confidential, but the Court now feels it has more appropriate information to grant the motion for stay of proceedings pending interlocutory appeal. Jury trial that is currently set to start tomorrow is cancelled. Parties request scheduling conference.
***Once the appellate matters are concluded, counsel is to let the Court know.
Scheduling conference scheduled for March 5, 2025 at 11:00 am.

02-24-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Scheduling conference on March 5, 2025 at 11:00 am.

02-24-2025 Motion
Additional text:
Defense Motion to Stay Proceedings and Adjourn Jury Trial Pending Interlocutory Appeal

02-24-2025 Motion
Additional text:
Unopposed Motion for Recusal (filed by defense)

02-24-2025 Order to Seal Document Dietz, Jerilyn M.
Additional text:
The original document was titled: State's Submission Regarding Motion For Reconsideration Of Rejection Of Proposed Plea Agreement.pdf
The original history event date is: 02-24-2025
The original document was titled: Motion to Reconsider
The original history event date is: 02-24-2025

02-24-2025 Response/reply
Additional text:
State's Submission Regarding Motion For Reconsideration Of Rejection Of Proposed Plea Agreement

02-24-2025 Proposed Order
02-24-2025 Transcript
Additional text:
02-20-2025 hearing

02-24-2025 Motion
02-24-2025 Letters/correspondence
Additional text:
The original document was titled: Letter Requesting Filing Under Seal
The original history event date is: 02-24-2025

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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docket updates:

Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
03-05-2025 11:00 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Scheduling conference Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
02-26-2025 Request
Additional text:
Request and Response Regarding Open Records - Records emailed 02-26-2025

02-26-2025 Acknowledgment from Court of Appeals
02-26-2025 Petition
Additional text:
Petition and Memorandum for Leave to Appeal Non-Final Orders of the Circuit Court for Manitowoc County, Hon. Jerilyn Dietz Presiding

02-26-2025 Transcript
Additional text:
2/24/2025 Motion Hearing

02-25-2025 Motion for modification of bond

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, March 5th:
*Scheduling Conference Hearing (@ 11am ET) – WI – Ethan J. Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – *Timothy Scott Hauschultz (48/now 54) (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. Reduction in bond denied (12/6/21). Bond reduced (3/16/22) to $75K cash. Posted $75 cash bond (6/15/22) with conditions. Manitowoc County
Trial was set to begin on 2/25/25 was vacated & no further dates available. There will be 5 alternate jurors.
Judge Jerilyn M. Dietz presiding. Prosecutor Jacalyn Christie Labre. Defense attorney Donna Jean Kuchler & Bradley Novreske.
Court information from 2/4/19 thru 2/21/25 reference post #291 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...n-of-snow-manitowoc-april-2018.422615/page-15
2/24/25 Update: Motion hearing held with Judge Jerilyn Dietz presiding. Defendant Hauschultz in court. Attorneys Donna Jean Kuchler & Bradley W Novreske in court for Hauschultz. Attorney Jacalyn Christie Labre & Prosecuting attorney Jill L. Vendetti in court for the State of Wisconsin. The Court received a motion to reconsider from the defense, filed this morning. It also received a response from the State re said motion. Both parties join in asking the Court to reconsider her rejection of the proposed plea agreement. Both parties make oral argument in support of said motions. Court does not find that it would be in the public's best interest & denies both motions to reconsider. Attorney Novreske presents two new motions, not yet seen by the Court. The first is a motion for Judge Dietz to recuse herself (unopposed by the State). Argument in support of the motion is presented - State confirms they are not objecting to the motion. Court denies motion. The second is a motion to stay proceedings & adjourn the jury trial pending interlocutory appeal. State requests time to speak with the victim re this motion - Court adjourns briefly for the State to speak with the victim about this motion. Back on the record. State is not opposed to staying proceedings & adjourning the trial. The victim is also not opposed. The State explains that it is not objecting because it wants to avoid appellate issues after trial & to avoid having to put any citizen witnesses or victims through the traumatic experience of testifying & having to bring back difficult emotions more than once. Defense provides additional oral argument in support of its motion to stay proceedings - adding that the defense has unresolved questions regarding previous bellows motions & issues gaining information from related CHIPS cases. Corporation Counsel Attorney Peter Conrad contributes to the discussion, making clarification that the Court has not permitted testimony pertaining to any youth or juvenile or their records. Attorney Conrad confirms that based on prior rulings, there is no existing order from a children's court which would authorize any release of information. Court makes record on some of the points from the defense motion to stay proceedings. The motion to stay proceedings references the "late decision by the trial court on the issue of the admissibility of the social workers' testimony". The Court already ruled on the motion re social worker testimony in 2023 (and Judge Rohrer ruled on it in 2022). The ruling filed by this court on 02-21-25 was simply to re-affirm those past rulings. The Court feels, based on thorough review of case law, that it acted well within its discretion & did not in any way impede on the defendant's rights. The The Court does not find that staying & therefore further delaying the already extended pendency of this case would materially advance these proceedings; however the Court does want to further review case law & consider the party's arguments before making a final ruling on the motion to stay proceedings. Court reads from WI Stats 808.03(2) which supports the Court's perspective that the defense motion to stay would not materially advance these proceedings & therefore would not likely prevail at appeals. The Court finds that its decision to reject the plea agreement was well within the Court's domain & the defendant's rights are fully preserved. Should the defendant be convicted on any charge, he may proceed with appeal at that time. The Court denies the defense motion to stay proceedings and adjourn the trial. Counsel request sidebar. Court makes record re discussions within the sidebar. Counsel provide information to the Court, more specifically on why the request is being made for adjournment of the trial pending appeal. The information is confidential, but the Court now feels it has more appropriate information to grant the motion for stay of proceedings pending interlocutory appeal. Jury trial that is currently set to start tomorrow is cancelled. Parties request scheduling conference. Once the appellate matters are concluded, counsel is to let the Court know. Scheduling conference scheduled for 3/5/25 @ 11am. Hauschultz was due to be back in court next week, but his attorney argued a modification of his bond, allowing him to have contact with his adult daughter & his wife who served prison time in this case & is now on extended supervision. Defense Motion to Stay Proceedings & Adjourn Jury Trial Pending Interlocutory Appeal. Unopposed Motion for Recusal(filed by defense). Order to Seal Document by Judge Dietz. The original document was titled: State's Submission Regarding Motion For Reconsideration Of Rejection Of Proposed Plea Agreement. The original history event date is: 02-24-2025. The original document was titled: Motion to Reconsider. The original history event date is: 02-24-2025. State's Submission Regarding Motion For Reconsideration Of Rejection Of Proposed Plea Agreement. Proposed Order. The original document was titled: Letter Requesting Filing Under Seal. The original history event date is: 02-24-2025.
2/26/25 Update: Defense attorneys on Wednesday filed an appeal to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals re rejected plea deal by Judge Dietz. The Court of Appeals could have a decision by 3/12/25. 2/25/25 Docket update: Motion for modification of bond. 2/26/25 Docket updates: Transcript of motion hearing. Petition & Memorandum for Leave to Appeal non-final Orders of the Circuit Court for Manitowoc County with Judge Jerilyn Dietz presiding. Acknowledgment from Court of Appeals. Request & response regarding open records-records email 2/26/25.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2016.
*Tina McKeever-Hauschultz (35/now 41) (great aunt) – 3/12/21: Plead no contest to 2 counts of child abuse-failing to prevent bodily harm & the 2 counts intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child were dismissed. Sentenced to 5 years in prison & 5 years extended supervision. Was released in January, 2025 & now serving 5 year extended supervision.
*Damian L. Hauschultz (14/now 20) – Plea hearing on 6/25/21 & plead guilty to 1st degree reckless homicide & was sentenced on 9/2/21 to 20 years in prison & 10 years probation. Filed official appeal on 12/9/22. Court of Appeals acknowledged on 4/11/23. Appeals denied (3/13/24). His 2nd appeal was denied to heard in the Appeals Court (9/12/24).

 

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Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
09-04-2025 09:00 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Pre-trial conference Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

10-01-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.
10-02-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.
10-03-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.
10-06-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.
10-07-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.
10-08-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.
10-09-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.
10-13-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
03-05-2025 Proposed Order

03-05-2025 Video conferencing

03-05-2025 Scheduling conference Dietz, Jerilyn M. KEIL, Debra
Additional text:
11:04 AM Defendant Timothy S HAUSCHULTZ appeared by video. Attorney Donna Jean Kuchler and Attorney Bradley W Novreske appeared by video for Timothy S HAUSCHULTZ. Attorney Jacalyn Christie Labre and Attorney Jill Vendetti appeared by video for State of Wisconsin. Clerk: A. Leneau
Matter is on the calendar for a motion to modify bail and a scheduling conference to reset the matter for trial.
Court begins with the motion.
Defense requests the following conditions to be amended:

1. No contact provision with Tina M. McKeever-Hauschultz be amended to allow contact with the restriction that they are not to discuss the case.
2. No unsupervised contact with S.L.H. DOB: 12/24/2006 to be amended to allow unsupervised contact with the restriction that they are not to discuss the case.
3. Allow the defendant to attend bible study at additional dates and times than previously listed on the bond.

The State objects to all modifications. The no contacts are in place with Tina McKeever-Hauschultz and S.L.H. as they are witnesses in this case. The restriction on the bible studies was put in place to limit the defendants contact with children by allowing him to attend adult bible class only. The State argues that conditions as currently set are sufficient.

Defense argues that nearly three years have elapsed since the last bail modification with no violations from the defendant. Defense would request contact with Tina McKeever-Hauschultz and unsupervised contact with S.L.H. with the restriction that they are not to discuss details of the case. Additionally, defense believes that the defendant should be able to attend church without restrictions regarding services, classes, or bible studies.

The Court will amend the bond as follows, the Defendant may have contact with S.L.H. DOB: 12/24/2006 with the restriction that they are not to discuss the case, non-violent contact with Tina M. McKeever-Hauschultz with the restriction that they are not to discuss the case. Additionally, the court orders that the defendant is permitted to attend any adult bible classes at the Open Bible Baptist Church located at 2021 S. 14th Street. If there are children present the defendant must leave.
All other conditions are to remain the same.
The Court orders the Pastor must be provided with a copy of the amended bond.
Defense to file an order.

Parties discuss scheduling. All additional motions must be filed with the court by 04/25/2025.
Pre-trial conference set for 09/04/2025.
Jury trial set to begin 10/01/2025 at 8:30am.
All future court dates are subject to the decision of the Court of Appeals.

adj. 11:28 A.M.

03-05-2025 Amended cash bond signed $75,000.00
Additional text:
3rd Amended Bond.

03-05-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Pre-trial conference on September 4, 2025 at 09:00 am.

03-05-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Jury trial on October 1, 2025 at 08:30 am.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Manitowoc County court denies pre-trial appeal in Timothy Hauschultz case

In a two-page ruling Monday, the appeals court denied Hauschultz's permission for the appeals to be heard, court records show.

fox11online.com

March 17, 2025
MANITOWOC (WLUK) – Timothy Hauschultz will not be able to appeal three issues before his case goes to trial for allegedly ordering the punishment which lead to the death of Ethan Hauschultz in 2018, a court ruled Monday. The defense also wanted to appeal a decision about the scope what social workers will be allowed to testify about at trial. However, such appeals – known as “interlocutory appeals” – are not automatic. The appeals court needs to give permission for such appeals to be heard. Prosecutors opposed the defense motion. In a two-page ruling Monday, the appeals court denied Hauschultz’s permission for the appeals to be heard.
link: https://fox11online.com/resources/pdf/ce0c5ecf-585e-4119-8791-6a4a5cc6a6d4-2025AP000374PLV929904.pdf

 

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Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
05-28-2025 11:00 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Scheduling conference Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

09-04-2025 09:00 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Pre-trial conference Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

10-01-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.
10-02-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.
10-03-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.
10-06-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.
10-07-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.
10-08-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.
10-09-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.
10-13-2025 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
04-29-2025 Request
Additional text:
Request and Response Regarding Open Records - emailed on 4-28-2025

04-28-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Scheduling conference on May 28, 2025 at 11:00 am.

04-28-2025 Request
Additional text:
Request and Response Regarding Open Records - Records emailed 04-28-2025

04-25-2025 Notice of motion, motion
Additional text:
Defendant's Notice of Motion and Motion to Change Venire

Notice of Motion and Motion and Affidavit in Support of Motion to Change Venire

03-26-2025 Change of address notification for HAUSCHULTZ, Timothy S
Additional text:
ADDRESS INFO for Timothy S HAUSCHULTZ
Current: 1301 S 39th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220 United States (Effective: 03-24-2025)
Prior: 2804 Cty CR, Manitowoc, WI 54220 United States

03-17-2025 Order of Court of Appeals
Additional text:
IT IS ORDERED that the petition for leave to leave to appeal is denied

03-13-2025 Order of Court of Appeals
Additional text:
IT IS ORDERED that the motion to accept both versions of the petitioner's appendix is
granted.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the unredacted version will be kept under seal.

03-13-2025 Order Dietz, Jerilyn M.
Additional text:
Order Denying Various Motions.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:
1. The plea agreement as reached by the parties is REJECTED;
2. The parties' motions for reconsideration of the rejection of the plea
agreement is DENIED;
3. The Defendant's motion for recusal is DENIED.
4. The Defendant's motion to admit specific testimony of social workers is
DENIED.

03-06-2025 Proposed Order
03-06-2025 Order Dietz, Jerilyn M.

03-06-2025 Order Dietz, Jerilyn M.
Additional text:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Mr. Hauschultz is permitted to have non-violent, nonabusive contact with his wife, Ms. Tina McKeever-Hauschultz. Mr. Hauschultz and Ms.
McKeever-Hauschultz are not to discuss this case.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Mr. Hauschultz is permitted to have unsupervised
contact with his adult daughter, S.H. Mr. Hauschultz and S.H. are not to discuss this case.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Mr. Hauschultz be permitted to attend church service
and Bible study at Open Bible Baptist Church without restriction on date and time. Mr.
Hauschultz may not have any contact with children and cannot attend a Bible study in which
children are present. Ms. Linda Hauschultz must be present as a supervisor with Mr. Hauschultz at any church service or Bible study.

Additional text:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Mr. Hauschultz is permitted to have non-violent, nonabusive contact with his wife, Ms. Tina McKeever-Hauschultz. Mr. Hauschultz and Ms.
McKeever-Hauschultz are not to discuss this case.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Mr. Hauschultz is permitted to have unsupervised
contact with his adult daughter, S.H. Mr. Hauschultz and S.H. are not to discuss this case.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Mr. Hauschultz be permitted to attend church service
and Bible study at Open Bible Baptist Church without restriction on date and time. Mr.
Hauschultz may not have any contact with children and cannot attend a Bible study in which
children are present. Ms. Linda Hauschultz must be present as a supervisor with Mr. Hauschultz at any church service or Bible study.


link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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and received this article in my alerts

Man charged in connection with boy's death wants outside jury

Timothy Hauschultz is making the request due to pre-trial coverage of the case.

fox11online.com

April 28, 2025
MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- The man charged with ordering the punishment which allegedly led to the death of Ethan Hauschultz in a snowbank in 2018 wants the jury selected from outside of Manitowoc County due to pre-trial coverage of the case.
[.....]
Timothy Hauschultz's trial is scheduled for Oct. 1.

Hauschultz's attorneys, Bradley Novreske and Donna Kuchler, contend the jury needs to be picked elsewhere as a matter of fairness.

 

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Wednesday, May 28th:
*Scheduling Conference Hearing (@ 11am ET) – WI – Ethan J. Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – *Timothy Scott Hauschultz (48/now 54) (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. Reduction in bond denied (12/6/21). Bond reduced (3/16/22) to $75K cash. Posted $75 cash bond (6/15/22) with conditions. Manitowoc
Trial was set to begin on 2/25/25 was vacated & reset on 10/1/25. [thru 10/13 depending Appeal] There will be 5 alternate jurors.
Judge Jerilyn M. Dietz presiding. Prosecutor Jacalyn Christie Labre. Defense attorney Donna Jean Kuchler & Bradley Novreske.
Court information from 2/4/19 thru 2/24/25 reference post #295 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...n-of-snow-manitowoc-april-2018.422615/page-15
2/26/25 Update: Defense attorneys on Wednesday filed an appeal to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals re rejected plea deal by Judge Dietz. The Court of Appeals could have a decision by 3/12/25. 2/25/25 Docket update: Motion for modification of bond. 2/26/25 Docket updates: Transcript of motion hearing. Petition & Memorandum for Leave to Appeal non-final Orders of the Circuit Court for Manitowoc County with Judge Jerilyn Dietz presiding. Acknowledgment from Court of Appeals. Request & response regarding open records-records email 2/26/25. Scheduling conference hearing on 3/5/25 @ 11am.
3/5/25 Update: Scheduling conference with Judge Jerilyn M. Dietz presiding. Defendant Hauschultz appeared by video. Attorney Donna Jean Kuchler & Attorney Bradley W Novreske appeared by video for Hauschultz. Attorney Jacalyn Christie Labre & Attorney Jill Vendetti appeared by video for State of Wisconsin. Matter is on the calendar for a motion to modify bail & a scheduling conference to reset the matter for trial. Court begins with the motion. Defense requests the following conditions to be amended: 1. No contact provision with Tina M. McKeever-Hauschultz be amended to allow contact with the restriction that they are not to discuss the case. 2. No unsupervised contact with S.L.H. DOB: 12/24/2006 to be amended to allow unsupervised contact with the restriction that they are not to discuss the case. 3. Allow the defendant to attend bible study at additional dates & times than previously listed on the bond. The State objects to all modifications. The no contacts are in place with Tina McKeever-Hauschultz & S.L.H. as they are witnesses in this case. The restriction on the bible studies was put in place to limit the defendants contact with children by allowing him to attend adult bible class only. The State argues that conditions as currently set are sufficient. Defense argues that nearly three years have elapsed since the last bail modification with no violations from the defendant. Defense would request contact with Tina McKeever-Hauschultz & unsupervised contact with S.L.H. with the restriction that they are not to discuss details of the case. Additionally, defense believes that the defendant should be able to attend church without restrictions regarding services, classes, or bible studies. The Court will amend the bond as follows, the Defendant may have contact with S.L.H. DOB: 12/24/2006 with the restriction that they are not to discuss the case, non-violent contact with Tina M. McKeever-Hauschultz with the restriction that they are not to discuss the case. Additionally, the court orders that the defendant is permitted to attend any adult bible classes at the Open Bible Baptist Church located at 2021 S. 14th Street. If there are children present the defendant must leave. All other conditions are to remain the same. The Court orders the Pastor must be provided with a copy of the amended bond. Defense to file an order. Parties discuss scheduling. All additional motions must be filed with the court by 4/25/25. Next pretrial conference set for 9/4/25 @ 9am, Jury trial set to begin 10/01/25 at 8:30am. All future court dates are subject to the decision of the Court of Appeals. Amended cash bond signed [$75K]. 3rd Amended Bond.
3/10/25 Docket update: Assistant Attorney General Michael Conway filed the State's response late Monday, opposing the appeals court reviewing any of the matters. Filed: Response to Petition for Leave to Appeal.
3/17/25 Update: Hauschultz will not be able to appeal three issues before his case goes to trial for allegedly ordering the punishment which lead to the death of Ethan Hauschultz in 2018, a court ruled Monday. The defense also wanted to appeal a decision about the scope what social workers will be allowed to testify about at trial. However, such appeals – known as “interlocutory appeals” – are not automatic. The appeals court needs to give permission for such appeals to be heard. Prosecutors opposed the defense motion. In a two-page ruling Monday, the appeals court denied Hauschultz’s permission for the appeals to be heard.
link: https://fox11online.com/resources/pdf/ce0c5ecf-585e-4119-8791-6a4a5cc6a6d4-2025AP000374PLV929904.pdf
3/6/25 Docket update: Proposed Order. Order by Judge Jerilyn M. Dietz. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Mr. Hauschultz is permitted to have non-violent, nonabusive contact with his wife, Ms. Tina McKeever-Hauschultz. Mr. Hauschultz & Ms. McKeever-Hauschultz are not to discuss this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Mr. Hauschultz is permitted to have unsupervised contact with his adult daughter, S.H. Mr. Hauschultz & S.H. are not to discuss this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Mr. Hauschultz be permitted to attend church service & Bible study at Open Bible Baptist Church without restriction on date & time. Mr. Hauschultz may not have any contact with children & cannot attend a Bible study in which children are present. Ms. Linda Hauschultz must be present as a supervisor with Mr. Hauschultz at any church service or Bible study. 3/13/25 Docket update: Order by Judge Jerilyn M. Dietz. Order Denying Various Motions. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. The plea agreement as reached by the parties is REJECTED; 2. The parties' motions for reconsideration of the rejection of the plea agreement is DENIED; 3. The Defendant's motion for recusal is DENIED. 4. The Defendant's motion to admit specific testimony of social workers is DENIED. Order of Court of Appeals. IT is Ordered that the motion to accept both versions of the petitioner's appendix is granted. It is further Ordered that the unredacted version will be kept under seal. 3/17/25 Docket update: Order of Court of Appeals. IT IS ORDERED that the petition for leave to leave to appeal is denied. 3/26/25 Docket update: Change of address notification for Hauschultz.
4/25/25 Docket update: Defendant's Notice of Motion & Motion to Change Venire. Notice of Motion & Motion & Affidavit in Support of Motion to Change Venire. 4/28/25 Docket updates: Request & response regarding open records/records emailed 4/8/25. Notice of hearing. Scheduling conference on 5/28/25 @ 11am. 4/29/25 Docket update: Request & response regarding open records.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2016.
*Tina McKeever-Hauschultz (35/now 42) (great aunt) – 3/12/21: Plead no contest to 2 counts of child abuse-failing to prevent bodily harm & the 2 counts intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child were dismissed. Sentenced to 5 years in prison & 5 years extended supervision. Was released in January, 2025 & now serving 5 year extended supervision.
*Damian L. Hauschultz (14/now 21) – Plea hearing on 6/25/21 & plead guilty to 1st degree reckless homicide & was sentenced on 9/2/21 to 20 years in prison & 10 years probation. Filed official appeal on 12/9/22. Court of Appeals acknowledged on 4/11/23. Appeals denied (3/13/24). His 2nd appeal was denied to heard in the Appeals Court (9/12/24).