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

[JudgeJudi]

I just found another article from May 2020 that discloses more of the cruelty poor little Ethan endured:

In addition to hypothermia, he had blunt-force injuries to his head and chest and a broken rib. Authorities claim Damian kicked, poked and struck Ethan nearly 100 times.

Ethan Hauschultz killing: Manitowoc County woman competent for trial

 

[Niner]

Friday, March 12th:
*Plea/Sentencing Hearing (@ 9am ET) – WI – Ethan Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – for *Tina Marie McKeever-Hauschultz (35/now 38) aka Tina Marie Meissner, Tina Marie Echlin & Tina Marie McKeever (great aunt) charged (2/4/19) & arraigned (3/22/19) & re-arraigned (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 10/19/20 reference post #142 here:
WI - Ethan Hauschultz, 7, beaten and buried in "coffin of snow", Manitowoc, April 2018
10/27/20 Update: Instructions for how to appear remotely. Next status conference hearing on 11/24/20. 11/24/20 Update: Status conference hearing rescheduled to 1/8/21. 12/21/20: Motion to withdraw as counsel.
1/8/21: Petition & Order for Payment of Court-appointed Counsel fees; final statement for attorney Kakeisha Haase; the action has concluded on this case & the Court-appointed counsel is removed. Next status conference hearing on 2/12/21 & notice of hearing as remote.
2/12/21 Update: Next Plea & sentencing hearing on 3/12/21.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2016.
*Timothy Scott Hauschultz (48/now 50) – Status conference hearing on 4/19/21.
*Damian Hauschultz (14/now 17) – Scheduling hearing on 4/5/21.

 

[Niner]

Manitowoc County woman sentenced to prison in “Ethan’s Law” child abuse death

March 12, 2021

MANITOWOC COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) - A Manitowoc County woman has been sentenced to prison in the child abuse death case that inspired Ethan’s Law.

Tina McKeever-Hauschultz, 38, appeared before a Manitowoc County judge Friday for a plea and sentencing hearing in the Ethan Hauschultz case.

McKeever-Hauschultz pleaded “no contest” to felony counts of Fail/Prevent Mental Harm to Child and Child Abuse-Fail/Prevent Great Harm. She was found guilty by the court.

As part of a plea agreement, the following charges were dismissed but read into the record: Intentionally Contribute/Delinquency and Child Abuse-Fail/Prevent Bodily Harm.

She was sentenced to five years in prison and five years on extended supervision.

 

[Niner]

Monday, April 5th:
*Scheduling Hearing (@ 11am ET) – WI – Ethan J. Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – for *Damian L. Hauschultz (14 @ time of crime/16/now 17) 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. Posted bond (4/13/20) & released from custody.
Court info from 2/4/19 thru 12/17/20 reference post #152 here:
GUILTY - WI - Ethan Hauschultz, 7, beaten and buried in "coffin of snow", Manitowoc, April 2018
1/4/21 Update: Scheduling hearing has been rescheduled to 2/5/21. 2/5/21 Update: Next scheduling conference rescheduled on 4/5/21.
*Timothy Scott Hauschultz (48/now 50) (great uncle) – Status conference hearing on 4/19/21.
*Tina Marie McKeever-Hauschultz (35/now 38) (great aunt) – Plea & Sentencing hearing on 3/12/21, plead guilty & sentenced to 5 years in prison & 5 years extended supervision.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2016.

 

[Niner]

Plea deal possible for teen in 7-year-old relative's death

April 5, 2021
MANITOWOC (WLUK) – Plea negotiations may resolve the case of a teen charged with causing the death of Ethan Hauschultz, 7.
[.....]
In court Monday, defense attorney Russell Jones told the court plea talks with prosecutors have taken place, but he is still waiting to hear from medical and psychological experts before a decision on a plea can be made.

As a result, a May 10 status conference was set. Either a trial date or a plea hearing could be scheduled at that time.

 

[Niner]

Damian

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
04-05-2021 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Scheduling conference on May 10, 2021 at 11:00 am.


Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
05-10-2021 11:00 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Scheduling conference Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Monday, April 19th:
*Scheduling Conference Hearing (@ 9am ET) – WI – Ethan J. Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – for *Timothy Scott Hauschultz (48/now 50) (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 2/19/21 reference post #160 here:
GUILTY - WI - Ethan Hauschultz, 7, beaten and buried in "coffin of snow", Manitowoc, April 2018
2/24/21: Motions denied: Defendant's motion to Suppress Statements, Defendant's motion to Suppress Evidence & Defendant's Motion for Change of Venue. Next scheduling conference hearing on 3/4/21. 3/4/21 Update: Defendant appeared by Zoom from the Door County jail. Attorney Donna Kucler appeared by Zoom & attorneys Jacalyn Labre & Jil Vendetti appeared by Zoom. Defense request a 30-day adjournment. Next scheduling conference on 4/19/21 @ 9am.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2016.
*Tina McKeever-Hauschultz (35/now 38) (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.
*Damian L. Hauschultz (14/now 17) – Scheduling hearing on 5/10/21.

 

[JerseyGirl]

A Dec. 6 trial was scheduled for Timothy Hauschultz, who allegedly ordered the punishment which led to the death of a 7-year-old boy.

A five-day trial is planned, although the availability of expert witnesses may force a change in the dates.

The court also scheduled another hearing for May 14 on what’s known as a Ludwig issue. At that time, the court will inquire of Hauschultz if he was informed of any prior formal proposed plea agreements offered by the state, and whether the defendant personally rejected them.

Trial date set for great-uncle in 7-year-old's death

 

[Niner]

Timothy:

Docket:
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
04-19-2021 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Motion hearing on May 14, 2021 at 01:15 pm.

04-19-2021 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Jury trial on December 6, 2021 at 08:30 am.

04-19-2021 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Pre-trial conference on November 8, 2021 at 11:30 am.


Hearings:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
05-14-2021 01:15 pm Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Motion hearing Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

11-08-2021 11:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Pre-trial conference Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

12-06-2021 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

12-07-2021 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

12-08-2021 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

12-09-2021 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

12-10-2021 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.


link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Monday, May 10th:
*Scheduling Conference Hearing (@ 11am ET) – WI – Ethan J. Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – for *Damian L. Hauschultz (14 @ time of crime/16/now 17) 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. Posted bond (4/13/20) & released from custody.
Court info from 2/4/19 thru 12/17/20 reference post #152 here:
WI - Ethan Hauschultz, 7, beaten and buried in "coffin of snow", Manitowoc, April 2018 *arrests*
1/4/21 Update: Scheduling hearing has been rescheduled to 2/5/21. 2/5/21 Update: Next scheduling conference rescheduled on 4/5/21. 4/5/21 Update: Defense attorney Russell Jones told the court plea talks with prosecutors have taken place, but he is still waiting to hear from medical & psychological experts before a decision on a plea can be made. As a result, a May 10 scheduling conference was set. Either a trial date or a plea hearing could be scheduled at that time. 4/6/21: Demand for discovery & inspection-defendant.
*Timothy Scott Hauschultz (48/now 50) (great uncle) – Motions hearing on 5/14/21. Pretrial conference hearing on 11/8/21 & trial set to begin on 12/6/21.
*Tina Marie McKeever-Hauschultz (35/now 38) (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.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2016.

 

[Niner]

Plea hearing set for teen charged in 7-year-old boy's death

May 10, 2021
MANITOWOC (WLUK) – The teen charged with causing the death of a 7-year-old boy will plead to unspecified charges next month. And, sentencing has already been scheduled in the case.
[.....]
During a scheduling conference Monday, defense attorney Russell Jones asked for the plea hearing to be set instead of a trial.
[.....]
The hearing was scheduled for June 25. Sentencing is planned for Sept. 2. Details of the plea deal were not discussed Monday.

 

[Niner]

Damian:

Dockets:
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
05-10-2021 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Sentencing hearing on September 2, 2021 at 01:30 pm.

05-10-2021 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Plea date on June 25, 2021 at 01:00 pm.


Hearings:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
06-25-2021 01:00 pm Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Plea date Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

09-02-2021 01:30 pm Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Sentencing hearing Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Friday, May 14th:
*Motions 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 50) (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.
Trial set to begin on 12/6/21 (thru 12/10/21).
Court information from 2/4/19 thru 2/24/21 reference post #168 here:
WI - Ethan Hauschultz, 7, beaten and buried in "coffin of snow", Manitowoc, April 2018 *arrests*
3/4/21 Update: Defendant appeared by Zoom from the Door County jail. Attorney Donna Kucler appeared by Zoom & attorneys Jacalyn Labre & Jil Vendetti appeared by Zoom. Defense request a 30-day adjournment. Next scheduling conference on 4/19/21 @ 9am.
4/19/21 Update: Trial has been set for 12/6/21, a five-day trial is planned, although the availability of expert witnesses may force a change in the dates. The court also scheduled another hearing for 5/14/21 on what’s known as a Ludwig issue. At that time, the court will inquire of Hauschultz if he was informed of any prior formal proposed plea agreements offered by the state, and whether the defendant personally rejected them. Next hearing on 5/14/21 re Ludwig issue & pretrial conference hearing on 11/8/21.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2016.
*Tina McKeever-Hauschultz (35/now 38) (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.
*Damian L. Hauschultz (14/now 17) – Agreed to plea deal. Plea hearing on 6/25/21. Sentencing on 9/2/21.

 

[Niner]

Man rejects plea deal in 7-year-old relative's death

May 14, 2021
Timothy Hauschultz, 50, faces eight charges for allegedly ordering the punishment. He has pleaded not guilty.

While trial is scheduled for Dec. 6, Friday’s hearing was to specifically ask the defendant in open court to confirm his denial of a plea offer by the state. Hauschultz faces counts including intentionally contributing the delinquency of a child resulting in death, felony murder, and three child abuse counts.

District Attorney Jacalyn Labre said the state’s offer was for Hauschultz to plead to child neglect causing death, and child neglect causing emotional harm, while the other six counts would be dismissed. The state offered to either argue for an unspecified prison term, or to argue for 14 years in prison and six years on extended supervision.

But Hauschultz said he was not accepting the deals.
[.....]
Hauschultz returns to court July 15. The attorneys are expected to discuss the questions which will be posed to prospective jurors, among other topics.

 

[Niner]

Timothy:

Docket:
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
05-14-2021 Video conferencing Dietz, Jerilyn M. Lemke, Robert

05-14-2021 Motion hearing Dietz, Jerilyn M. Lemke, Robert
Additional text:
01:20 PM Defendant Timothy S HAUSCHULTZ appeared by zoom means from the Door County Jail. Attorney Donna Jean Kuchler appeared by zoom means. Attorney Jacalyn Christie Labre and Attorney Jill Vendetti appeared by zoom means for Plaintiff State of Wisconsin.
Defense is rejecting all settlement offers from the State. State withdraws the settlement offer based on the defendant's rejection.
Defense requests sending jury questionnaires. Scheduling/status set for July 15, 2021 at 09:30 a.m. by zoom (Defendant to be present.)
Minutes

05-14-2021 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Status conference on July 15, 2021 at 09:30 am.

Hearings:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
07-15-2021 09:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Status conference Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

11-08-2021 11:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Pre-trial conference Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

12-06-2021 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

12-07-2021 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

12-08-2021 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

12-09-2021 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

12-10-2021 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Friday, June 25th:
*Plea Hearing (@ 1pm ET) – WI – Ethan J. Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – for *Damian L. Hauschultz (14 @ time of crime/16/now 17) 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. Posted bond (4/13/20) & released from custody.
Court info from 2/4/19 thru 2/5/21 reference post #171 here:
WI - Ethan Hauschultz, 7, beaten and buried in "coffin of snow", Manitowoc, April 2018 *arrests*
4/5/21 Update: Defense attorney Russell Jones told the court plea talks with prosecutors have taken place, but he is still waiting to hear from medical & psychological experts before a decision on a plea can be made. As a result, a May 10 scheduling conference was set. Either a trial date or a plea hearing could be scheduled at that time. 4/6/21: Demand for discovery & inspection-defendant.
5/10/21 Update: Damian has agreed to a plea deal & plead guilty to a felony homicide charge, the most serious of seven charges against him & the plea agreement includes a recommendation that he be sentenced Friday to 12 to 17 years in prison. But Judge Jerilyn Dietz is not bound by that, and may sentence the teen to up to 40 years in prison & 20 of probation. Plea hearing on 6/25/21 & sentencing on 9/2/21.
*Timothy Scott Hauschultz (48/now 50) (great uncle) – Status conference hearing on 7/15/21. Pretrial conference hearing on 11/8/21 & trial set to begin on 12/6/21.
*Tina Marie McKeever-Hauschultz (35/now 38) (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.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2016.

 

[Marg from Oz]

So Timothy thinks he will get a better deal by not accepting the plea deal.
Maybe he thinks he will only get 5 years in prison like Tina did. MOO

 

[Niner]

Teen convicted of most serious charge in 7-year-old relative's death

June 25, 2021
MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- The teen charged with causing the death of a 7-year-old boy pleaded guilty Friday to first-degree reckless homicide, the most serious charge he faced.

Damian Hauschultz, now 17, will be sentenced Sept. 2 for the death of Ethan Hauschultz. A plea deal calls for a recommendation from prosecutors for a 12-to-17 year prison sentence, but the judge can impose up to 40 years in prison.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, July 15th:
*Status Conference Hearing (@ 9:30am ET) – WI – Ethan J. Hauschultz (7) (April 20, 2018, Manitowoc; burned & buried in “coffin of snow”) – *Timothy Scott Hauschultz (48/now 51) (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.
Trial set to begin on 12/6/21 (thru 12/10/21).
Court information from 2/4/19 thru 3/4/21 reference post #174 here:
WI - Ethan Hauschultz, 7, beaten and buried in "coffin of snow", Manitowoc, April 2018 *arrests*
4/19/21 Update: Trial has been set for 12/6/21, a five-day trial is planned, although the availability of expert witnesses may force a change in the dates. The court also scheduled another hearing for 5/14/21 on what’s known as a Ludwig issue. At that time, the court will inquire of Hauschultz if he was informed of any prior formal proposed plea agreements offered by the state, and whether the defendant personally rejected them. Next hearing on 5/14/21 re Ludwig issue & pretrial conference hearing on 11/8/21.
5/14/21 Update: Present: Judge Jerilyn M. Dietz, attorney Donna Jean Kuchler with defendant Hauschultz, attorney Jacalyn Labre & Jill Vendetti appeared for the State of Wisconsin all via Zoom. Friday’s hearing was to specifically ask the defendant in open court to confirm his denial of a plea offer by the state. Hauschultz faces counts including intentionally contributing the delinquency of a child resulting in death, felony murder & 3 child abuse counts. District Attorney Jacalyn Labre said the state’s offer was for Hauschultz to plead to child neglect causing death & child neglect causing emotional harm, while the other 6 counts would be dismissed. The state offered to either argue for an unspecified prison term, or to argue for 14 years in prison & six years on extended supervision. But Hauschultz said he was not accepting the deals. Hauschultz returns to court July 15. The attorneys are expected to discuss the questions which will be posed to prospective jurors, among other topics.
Hauschultzes were court appointed guardians for Ethan & his 2 siblings in 2016.
*Tina McKeever-Hauschultz (35/now 38) (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.
*Damian L. Hauschultz (14/now 17) – Plea hearing on 6/25/21 & plead guilty to 1st degree reckless homicide & will be sentenced on 9/2/21.

 

[Niner]

Timothy:

Docket:
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
07-15-2021 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Status conference on August 18, 2021 at 08:45 am.

07-14-2021 Motion in limine
Additional text:
State's Motion in Limine.

07-14-2021 Other papers
Additional text:
Proposed Jury Questionnaire.

07-12-2021 Proposed Order Declined

07-09-2021 Proposed jury instructions

07-09-2021 Letters/correspondence
Additional text:
Letter re: proposed jury questionnaire


Court activities:

Hearings:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
08-18-2021 08:45 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Status conference Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

11-08-2021 11:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Pre-trial conference Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

12-06-2021 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

12-07-2021 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

12-08-2021 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

12-09-2021 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

12-10-2021 08:30 am Manitowoc County Courthouse, Br. 2, Room 218 Jury trial Court Dietz, Jerilyn M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access