WI - Father inflicts serious injuries on his 6-week old son - APPLETON, Sep 2025

[Clearsky]

Greenville man accused of abusing, seriously injuring his 6-week-old son

A Greenville man faces child abuse charges for allegedly causing multiple injuries to his 6-week-old son.

fox11online.com

William Page, 35, is charged with physical abuse of a child, repeated acts intentionally causing great bodily harm, and strangulation & suffocation.

 

[Niner]

Case # Filing Date County Case Status Name DOB Caption
2025CF001079 10-02-2025 Outagamie Open Page, William Paul 06-30-1990 State of Wisconsin vs. William Paul Page

Charges
Responsible official
Biskupic, Vincent R.
Prosecuting agency
District Attorney
Prosecuting agency attorney
Tempelis, Melinda Joy

Defendant owes the court: $0.00
Count no. Statute Description Severity Disposition
1 948.03(5)(a)2 Physical Abuse of a Child, Repeated Acts Intentionally Causing Great Bodily Harm (2x) Felony B
2 940.235(1) Strangulation and Suffocation Felony H

Defendant name: Page, William Paul
Date of birth: 06-30-1990
Sex: Male
Race: Caucasian
Address (last updated 10-02-2025)
W6867 Sunnyvale Lane Unit E, Greenville, WI 54942

JUSTIS ID
Fingerprint ID

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
10-03-2025 Video conferencing

10-02-2025 Report
Additional text:
Outagamie County PSA Report

10-02-2025 Cash bond set for Page, William Paul $100,000.00
Additional text:
The defendant shall appear on all court dates; give written notice to the Clerk of Court within 48 hours of any change of address or telephone number; shall not commit any crime; shall neither directly nor indirectly threaten, harass, intimidate or otherwise interfere with victims or witnesses in this action. Call the Outagamie County Sheriff's Dept. at (920) 832-5633 within 48 hours for fingerprints and/or photos (to be completed within 21 days). Defendant is not to leave the State of Wisconsin. Law Enforcement Office must assist in securing personal property. No contact with Victim 1 and MMP. No unsupervised contact with any children.

10-02-2025 Initial appearance Figy, Brian Enli, Janice
Additional text:
Defendant appears, via video, while in custody. Defendant requests an attorney. Dean paperwork given. Further Proceedings scheduled in Court Commissioner.
10-02-2025 Summons
10-02-2025 Electronic Filing Notice
10-02-2025 Case initiated by electronic filing
10-02-2025 Complaint filed

10-01-2025 Probable cause statement /judicial determination Figy, Brian

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access


I see that the article says his next hearing is on 10/23/25.

 

[tlcya]

Sgt. Fitzpatrick advised Bill he would be taken into custody for physical abuse of a child and Bill stated, "I don't know why this is considered abuse...this isn't intentional.”

Among injuries documented: seven rib fractures, clavicle fracture, fractures to both femurs, eye hemorrhage, chest contusion, and a wrist fracture, the complaint states.
Greenville man accused of abusing, seriously injuring his 6-week-old son

Well, Gee Bill, I don't know . . .

 

[wvmoonangel]

Sgt. Fitzpatrick advised Bill he would be taken into custody for physical abuse of a child and Bill stated, "I don't know why this is considered abuse...this isn't intentional.”

Among injuries documented: seven rib fractures, clavicle fracture, fractures to both femurs, eye hemorrhage, chest contusion, and a wrist fracture, the complaint states.
Greenville man accused of abusing, seriously injuring his 6-week-old son

Well, Gee Bill, I don't know . . .

Well if this isn't abuse I would hate to see what his definition of abuse is.

 

[Chimera]

Sgt. Fitzpatrick advised Bill he would be taken into custody for physical abuse of a child and Bill stated, "I don't know why this is considered abuse...this isn't intentional.”

Among injuries documented: seven rib fractures, clavicle fracture, fractures to both femurs, eye hemorrhage, chest contusion, and a wrist fracture, the complaint states.
Greenville man accused of abusing, seriously injuring his 6-week-old son

Well, Gee Bill, I don't know . . .

From your link :

"... The mother told police she had seen Page strike the child’s chest about a week prior....'
Rbm.
Wonder if she was too afraid of William to call the police and report him ?

If she worked outside the home, she could have made a call when away; but the article doesn't say.
Hoping he will never be allowed around the baby any more.
Ugh.
Omo.

 

[tlcya]

From your link :

"... The mother told police she had seen Page strike the child’s chest about a week prior....'
Rbm.
Wonder if she was too afraid of William to call the police and report him ?

If she worked outside the home, she could have made a call when away; but the article doesn't say.
Hoping he will never be allowed around the baby any more.
Ugh.
Omo.

yeah, I was left feeling a certain way when reading mom knew he was behaving aggressively toward the infant and yet continued to carry on as normal after seeing such behaviors.

 

[TMich6811]

Sorry: no passes given for fear or SV to parents who are aware of or witness abuse nope not when it comes to blatantly abusing helpless children. In the moment fear maybe but doing nothing? Nope

 

[ChatteringBirds]

There have been quite a few cases just like this lately. What is going on with people? If you can't handle a crying infant, walk away until you're calm. It's one thing to have one moment of severe anger and then realize you need to just stay away from the child and figure yourself out and quite another to inflict these severe numerous injuries on an infant.

IMO both parents need full work-ups (psychological, medical...)

 

[katydid23]

There have been quite a few cases just like this lately. What is going on with people? If you can't handle a crying infant, walk away until you're calm. It's one thing to have one moment of severe anger and then realize you need to just stay away from the child and figure yourself out and quite another to inflict these severe numerous injuries on an infant.

IMO both parents need full work-ups (psychological, medical...)

I know, what is wrong with people????? It is just crazy to see tiny infants being beaten up by their so-called parents. It is so depressing, devastating, ugh.....What are we doing?

 

[Niner]

Docket updates:

Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
10-23-2025 09:30 am Commissioner Courtroom A, 920-832-5093 Further proceedings Court Figy, Brian


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
10-13-2025 Confidential Crime Victim Information

10-08-2025 Order on motion to seal/redact court record Biskupic, Vincent R.
Additional text:
Order on Motion to Seal or Redact Court Record
The original document was titled: Probable cause statement /judicial determination
The original history event date is: 10-01-2025

10-07-2025 Motion to Seal Record
10-07-2025 Proposed Order
Additional text:
Order on Motion to Seal or Redact Court Record

10-06-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Further proceedings on October 23, 2025 at 09:30 am.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Thursday, October 23rd:
*Status Conference Hearing (@ 9:30am ET) - WI - *6 week old baby boy was physically abused by his father. *William Paul Page (35) arrested & charged (10/2/25) with physical abuse of a child [repeated acts intentionally causing great bodily harm] & strangulation & suffocation. Among injuries documented: seven rib fractures, clavicle fracture, fractures to both femurs, eye hemorrhage, chest contusion & a wrist fracture, the complaint states. Bond @ $100K CASH. Outagamie County
Judge Vincent R. Biskpic. Prosecuting DA Melinda Joy Tempelis.
10/1/25 Docket update: Probable cause statement/judicial determination by Judge Brian Figy. 10/2/25 Docket updates: Complaint filed. Case initiated by electronic filing. Summons.
10/2/25 Update: Defendant appears, via video, while in custody. Defendant requests an attorney. Dean paperwork given. Further Proceedings scheduled in Court Commissioner before Judge Brian Figy. Cash bond set for Page @ $100K. The defendant shall appear on all court dates; give written notice to the Clerk of Court within 48 hours of any change of address or telephone number; shall not commit any crime; shall neither directly nor indirectly threaten, harass, intimidate or otherwise interfere with victims or witnesses in this action. Call the Outagamie County Sheriff's Dept. within 48 hours for fingerprints and/or photos (to be completed within 21 days). Defendant is not to leave the State of Wisconsin. Law Enforcement Office must assist in securing personal property. No contact with Victim 1 & MMP. No unsupervised contact with any children. Outagamie County PSA report. Video conferencing. Next status conference hearing on 10/23/25. In asking for a high cash bail, Outagamie County DA Melinda Tempelis detailed the injuries & Page’s accounting of them.
10/6/25 Docket update: Notice of hearing; further proceedings on 10/23/25 @ 9:30am. 10/7/25 Docket update: Proposed Order. Order on Motion to seal or redact court record. Motion to seal record. 10/8/25 Docket update: Order on motion to seal or redact court record. The original document was titled: Probable cause statement/judicial determination. The original history event date is 10/1/25. 10/13/25 Docket update: Confidential crime victim information.

 

[Niner]

Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
10-29-2025 04:00 pm Branch 7, Courtroom 7 (920) 832-4727 Preliminary hearing Court Schroeder, Mark G.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
10-24-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Preliminary hearing on October 29, 2025 at 04:00 pm.

10-23-2025 Further proceedings Figy, Brian Enli, Janice
Additional text:
Defendant appears, via video, while in custody. Same bond continues. Preliminary Hearing scheduled within 10 days.

10-23-2025 Video conferencing
10-22-2025 Public defender order appointing counsel
Additional text:
Atty Zilles


link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, October 29th:
*Preliminary Hearing (@ 4pm ET) - WI - *6 week old baby boy was physically abused by his father. *William Paul Page (35) arrested & charged (10/2/25) with physical abuse of a child [repeated acts intentionally causing great bodily harm] & strangulation & suffocation. Among injuries documented: seven rib fractures, clavicle fracture, fractures to both femurs, eye hemorrhage, chest contusion & a wrist fracture, the complaint states. Bond @ $100K CASH. Outagamie County
Judge Vincent R. Biskpic. Prosecuting DA Melinda Joy Tempelis. Defense attorneys Alaine Fahley & Paul Edward Zilles.
Case & Court info from 10/1/25 thru 10/2/25 reference post #12 here:
https://websleuths.com/threads/wi-f...-his-6-week-old-son-appleton-sep-2025.754220/
10/6/25 Docket update: Notice of hearing; further proceedings on 10/23/25 @ 9:30am. 10/7/25 Docket update: Proposed Order. Order on Motion to seal or redact court record. Motion to seal record. 10/8/25 Docket update: Order on motion to seal or redact court record. The original document was titled: Probable cause statement/judicial determination. The original history event date is 10/1/25. 10/13/25 Docket update: Confidential crime victim information.
10/22/25 Docket update: Public defender Order appoint counsel attorney Alaina Fahley [on 10/22/25[ & Paul Edward Zilles [on 10/23/25].
10/23/25 Update: Further proceedings held with Judge Brian Figy presiding. Defendant appears, via video, while in custody. Same bond continues. Preliminary Hearing scheduled within 10 days. Notice of preliminary hearing on 10/29/25 @ 4pm before Judge Mark G. Schroeder.

 

[Niner]

No next hearing date yet. Will keep an eye on it.

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
10-29-2025 Waiver of preliminary hearing Schroeder, Mark G. Ducoty, Heather
Additional text:
Deft appears while in custody. Defendant waives preliminary hearing. Court advises Defendant of rights. Court finds probable cause and binds case over for arraignment to Branch 6. Arraignment date to be set.

10-28-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Waiver of Prelim on October 29, 2025 at 04:00 pm.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Just a docket update -but I do see an arraignment date in Additional Text.

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
11-06-2025 Order assigning judge/judicial assignment order McGinnis, Mark J

11-05-2025 Application for specific judicial assign approved Biskupic, Vincent R.

11-04-2025 Request for substitution
Additional text:
of Judge Biskupic - Atty Fahley

11-04-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Arraignment on November 10, 2025 at 11:45 am.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Monday, Nov. 10th:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ 11:45am ET) - WI - *6 week old baby boy was physically abused by his father. *William Paul Page (35) arrested & charged (10/2/25) with physical abuse of a child [repeated acts intentionally causing great bodily harm] & strangulation & suffocation. Among injuries documented: seven rib fractures, clavicle fracture, fractures to both femurs, eye hemorrhage, chest contusion & a wrist fracture, the complaint states. Bond @ $100K CASH. Outagamie County
Judge Mark J. McGinnis. Prosecuting DA Melinda Joy Tempelis. Defense attorneys Alaine Fahley & Paul Edward Zilles.
Case & Court info from 10/1/25 thru 10/22/25 reference post #13 here:
https://websleuths.com/threads/wi-f...-his-6-week-old-son-appleton-sep-2025.754220/
10/23/25 Update: Further proceedings held with Judge Brian Figy presiding. Defendant appears, via video, while in custody. Same bond continues. Preliminary Hearing scheduled within 10 days. Notice of preliminary hearing on 10/29/25 @ 4pm before Judge Mark G. Schroeder.
10/29/25 Update: Waiver of preliminary hearing. Judge Mark G. Schroeder presiding. Defendant appears while in custody. Defendant waives preliminary hearing. Court advises Defendant of rights. Court finds probable cause & binds case over for arraignment to Branch 6. Arraignment date to be set.
11/4/25 Docket updates: Notice of arraignment hearing on 11/10/25 @ 11:45am. Request for substitution of Judge Biskupic filed by attorney Fahley. 11/5/25 Docket update: Application for specific Judicial assignment approved by Judge Vincent R. Biskupic. 11/6/25 Docket update: Order assigning Judge/Judicial assignment Order to Judge Mark J. McGinnis.

 

[Niner]

Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
12-02-2025 11:00 am Branch 1, Government Center Courtroom 1 (920)832-5152 Arraignment Court McGinnis, Mark J


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
11-07-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Arraignment on December 2, 2025 at 11:00 am.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, Dec .2nd:
*Arraignment Hearing (@ 11am ET) - WI - *6 week old baby boy was physically abused by his father. *William Paul Page (35) arrested & charged (10/2/25) with physical abuse of a child [repeated acts intentionally causing great bodily harm] & strangulation & suffocation. Among injuries documented: seven rib fractures, clavicle fracture, fractures to both femurs, eye hemorrhage, chest contusion & a wrist fracture, the complaint states. Bond @ $100K CASH. Outagamie County
Judge Mark J. McGinnis. Prosecuting DA Melinda Joy Tempelis. Defense attorneys Alaine Fahley & Paul Edward Zilles.
Case & Court info from 10/1/25 thru 10/29/25 reference post #16 here;
https://websleuths.com/threads/wi-f...-his-6-week-old-son-appleton-sep-2025.754220/
11/4/25 Docket updates: Notice of arraignment hearing on 11/10/25 @ 11:45am. Request for substitution of Judge Biskupic filed by attorney Fahley. 11/5/25 Docket update: Application for specific Judicial assignment approved by Judge Vincent R. Biskupic. 11/6/25 Docket update: Order assigning Judge/Judicial assignment Order to Judge Mark J. McGinnis.
11/10/25 Update: Arraignment hearing was reset on 12/2/25 @ 11am.

 

[Niner]

I shall keep my eye out to see if he has a hearing before the June, 2026 one.

Court Activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
06-09-2026 09:00 am Branch 1, Government Center Courtroom 1 (920)832-5152 Pre-trial conference Court McGinnis, Mark J

06-16-2026 08:00 am Branch 1, Government Center Courtroom 1 (920)832-5152 Jury trial - 12 person Court McGinnis, Mark J
06-17-2026 08:00 am Branch 1, Government Center Courtroom 1 (920)832-5152 Jury trial - 12 person Court McGinnis, Mark J
06-18-2026 08:00 am Branch 1, Government Center Courtroom 1 (920)832-5152 Jury trial - 12 person Court McGinnis, Mark J
06-19-2026 08:00 am Branch 1, Government Center Courtroom 1 (920)832-5152 Jury trial - 12 person Court McGinnis, Mark J


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
12-02-2025 Bail/bond hearing McGinnis, Mark J Zeegers, Taylor
Additional text:
Deft appears while in custody. Motion to modify bond. Court adds conditions to bond previously set.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access