It was a big start to the day for the prosecution in the Timothy Hauschultz trial.
Timothy is facing charges related to the 2018 death of his 7-year-old great-nephew Ethan Hauschultz. District Attorney Jaclyn LaBre and the state submitted into evidence and showed the jury two logs that were collected from the scene.
The first, which weighed 44.4 pounds, was located near the location where Ethan was found, which is also where a hat and gloves along with what was described as “white and red substances”.
The second, which weighed 35.6 pounds, was found west of the wood pile, and was allegedly the log Ethan’s brother Anthony was forced to carry.
Detective Michael Herrmann, who was the evidence manager for the scene, struggled to remove both logs from the paper packaging, both due to their weight and their size.
The prosecution also submitted the aforementioned red and white substance, which was collected from right next to the first log, as well as the white and black stocking cap and children’s boots located near the first log.
That cap and boots were covered in some natural material, potentially grass, dirt, or mud.
Six other clothing items belonging to Ethan that had been located inside the master bathroom were also submitted into evidence, including a long-sleeved shirt, underwear, two pairs of tattered socks, a pair of jeans, and a hooded sweatshirt, as well as a pair of green gloves found towards the south end of a trail on the property.
Numerous photos of the evidence were also submitted, along with photos of the second victim, Ethan’s brother Anthony. One photo showed abrasions on his forehead, while others depicted bruising on his waist, legs, and behind his ear.
After a break for the jury, the defense cross-examined Herrmann and asked him if he showed any of the pieces of wood to the victim children, to which he said they did not.
He also confirmed that he could not state for certain if any of the children, including Damian, had interacted with any of the logs or sticks presented into evidence. The defense questioned how Anthony suffered the injuries, to which Herrmann admitted he could not state for certain.
They then turned their attention to log number one, which Herrmann reiterated was partially covered with snow. He also confirmed that Timothy was cooperative with investigators on that day, ending the cross-examination.
The state was given a chance to ask a few more questions, and they confirmed that Herrmann had no interaction with the children, as it was out of the scope of his responsibilities on that day.
Court is currently in recess, with Damian Hauschultz set to appear when it returns.
