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A medical examiner's report indicates that there were injuries on Ethan's body, including blunt force trauma to the head, abdomen and chest as well as a fractured rib. Those injuries correspond with Damian's statement to police that he thought he had struck Ethan 100 times. He also allegedly hit Ethan's twin.
"Over the course of 1-1.5 hours, the 15-year-old hit, kicked, struck and poked Ethan numerous times. He repeatedly shoved Ethan to the ground and rolled the heavy log across Ethans chest. He stood on his body and head while Ethan was face-down in a puddle," the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office said.
Damian also admitted to authorities that he covered Ethan with snow, placing him in his own little coffin of snow, the criminal complaint says.
https://www.newsweek.com/7-year-old-boy-dies-after-being-punished-not-knowing-bible-verses-3-charged-1315946
Fox 11 News reports:
Damian Hauschultz, 15, is charged with first-degree reckless homicide and six other charges. Although age 15, in Wisconsin, juveniles charged with certain homicide counts are handled in adult court.
Damians father, Timothy Hauschultz, 48, is charged with felony murder and five other charges.
Tina McKeever-Hauschultz, 35, is charged with failing to prevent bodily harm, and intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child.
Ethan was killed on April 20, 2018. However, criminal charges were not filed until late last week.
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/progressivesecularhumanist/2019/02/7-year-old-boy-killed-while-being-punished-for-failing-to-memorize-bible-verses/?fbclid=IwAR1hLtjzJIGZ0s-y7CKU4Psh0ofoJASCPWZ53UJ4LziZFddSL9Wr1KdZEeM
MineralMan
(147,605 posts)A 7-year-old child is dead for not being sufficiently indoctrinated. There is an adult involved, as well.
History is full of murders based on religious fervor.
When will there be an end to this? Only when religion is no more, I fear.
Ohiogal
(34,765 posts)I am trying not to cry. I hope those monsters who killed him get their just rewards.
Hokie
(4,298 posts)It was where the Steven Avery lived.
rustysgurl
(1,050 posts)... I guess those Bible verses were more important than the Sixth Commandment.
happybird
(5,124 posts)Made me sick to my stomach. That poor baby must have been so scared. The 15 year old sounds like a true psychopath.
I wonder what this part is about:
"According to the criminal complaints obtained by Action 2 News, Ethan and his siblings were put in the Hauschultzes care in 2017."
Were the kids removed from the home at some point and then returned? Or maybe fosters?
I really hope they are all in safe, loving homes now.
lostnfound
(16,644 posts)He has grown up under the fist of a brutal and twisted man, being told to abuse the younger kids.
Thats really sick.
What happened to him if he refused? Ha she been so abused himself that he lived in fear of the man?
Whatever normal emotions he should possess have probably been beaten out of him.
happybird
(5,124 posts)CloudWatcher
(1,924 posts)The child had been turned over to these monsters by the courts.
Court-appointed guardians among 3 arrested in death of 7-year-old boy
apcalc
(4,518 posts)What's a fitting punishment for a crime so horrific?
demigoddess
(6,675 posts)cruel.
demigoddess
(6,675 posts)Didn't they hear the part about Thou shalt not kill???
I'm basically an atheist but I hope Jesus gives them everything that they gave to that boy, for eternity.
gibraltar72
(7,629 posts)Duppers
(28,246 posts)Sorry, don't think so. This situation is too tragic.
Act_of_Reparation
(9,116 posts)Beartracks
(13,579 posts)... Losing your twin would be like losing a part of yourself.
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marylandblue
(12,344 posts)He was abused by his parents, so the courted appointed these relatives as guardians, who were themselves abusive. Didn't CPS do any followup with the new guardians?
https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/years-of-alleged-abuse-and-neglect-from-family-of-7-year-old-boy-who-died-in-manitowoc-co/1285487917
struggle4progress
(120,282 posts)Posted: Jul 05, 2018 10:08 PM CDT
Updated: Jul 05, 2018 10:31 PM CDT
MANITOWOC CO., Wis. - A report from the Manitowoc County Human Services Department details years of alleged child neglect and physical abuse by the family of a seven year-old boy ...
Ethan Hauschultz died on April 20th, 2018 while in the care of his uncle ...
... The substantiated claims go back to October 26, 2013, when the boyfriend of Andrea Everett allegedly physically abused Ethan and his twin brother. Child Protective Services said the situation was unsafe, but left the children in the home after a consent decree.
Another substantiated claim was reported on June 11, 2014, when Everett allegedly neglected Ethan, Ethan's twin brother, and Ethan's two older sisters. Child Protective Services found the situation to be unsafe and brought the four children into temporary physical custody ...
https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/years-of-alleged-abuse-and-neglect-from-family-of-7-year-old-boy-who-died-in-manitowoc-co/1285487917
SunSeeker
(53,675 posts)Haggis for Breakfast
(6,831 posts)Crickets.
Richard D
(9,359 posts). . . a "pro-life" family.
Such a tragedy. Horrific.
sarge43
(29,155 posts)SWBTATTReg
(24,115 posts)Dorian Gray
(13,717 posts)I can't imagine the pain, confusion and fear that he felt, and I hope he is at peace now. Rest little guy. My heart is broken, and the cruelty that family inflicted on him is incomprehensible to me. I hope their consciences make them suffer.