7-Year-Old Boy Killed While Being Punished For Failing To Memorize Bible Verses.

[Cattledog]

The punishment was for "not knowing 13 Bible verses to Timothy’s satisfaction," WLUK TV reports.

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 Ethan’s 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

A 15-year-old boy and two adults have been charged in connection with the murder of 7-year-old Ethan Hauschultz in Manitowoc County. Manitowoc County Sheriff Dan Hartwig said in a news release, the boy was beaten, forced to carry a 44-pound log, and was buried in the snow — all before he died…
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.

Damian’s 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]

1. Horrifying!

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]

2. That poor little boy

I am trying not to cry. I hope those monsters who killed him get their just rewards.

[Hokie]

3. Manitowoc County, I knew that sounded familiar

It was where the Steven Avery lived.

[rustysgurl]

4. So Profoundly Sad ...

... I guess those Bible verses were more important than the Sixth Commandment.

[happybird]

5. How horrible

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]

17. The 15 year old is a victim of psychopathic parenting

He has grown up under the fist of a brutal and twisted man, being told to abuse the younger kids.
That’s 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]

20. Very true.

[CloudWatcher]

6. Guardians

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]

7. Heartbreaking. That poor little boy.

What's a fitting punishment for a crime so horrific?

[demigoddess]

21. i would vote for hanging, drawing and quartering. Unfortunately that would be considered

cruel.

[demigoddess]

23. same here. That punishment would be too good for them.

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]

8. Well at least he isn't spoiled.

[Duppers]

12. Funny?

Sorry, don't think so. This situation is too tragic.

[Act_of_Reparation]

19. It's obviously sarcasm.

[Beartracks]

9. Truly sickening. And OMG, the twin...

... Losing your twin would be like losing a part of yourself.



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[marylandblue]

10. Tragic story in every way

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]

11. Years of Alleged Abuse and Neglect from Family

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]

13. K & R for exposure of evangelical "family values."

[Haggis for Breakfast]

14. And what do we hear from the religious right ??

Crickets.

[Richard D]

15. Probably . . ..

. . . a "pro-life" family.

Such a tragedy. Horrific.

[sarge43]

16. Be at peace, Ethan. No one will hurt you now, lamb.

[SWBTATTReg]

18. RIP...too sad to say anything...nt

[Dorian Gray]

22. Poor little bug

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.