MANITOWOC — Following over nine hours of deliberation, the jury in the trial of Timothy Hauschultz, who faces six charges related to the 2018 death of his great‑nephew Ethan, submitted two written questions to the presiding judge on Wednesday afternoon.

First question focuses on emergency transport

The first question asks: When transporting an individual to the hospital in a vehicle other than an emergency vehicle and after rendering first aid, would that be considered necessary medical care? Both the prosecution and the defense agreed that the jury should answer this question based on the evidence presented at trial and the jury instructions they received.

Second question seeks statutory definition of “care”

The second question reads: What constitutes “care” and what constitutes “necessary medical care”? In response, the court directed the parties to rely on the statutory definition of necessary care, which the judge read aloud:

Necessary care is care that is vital to the needs of a child’s physical, emotional, or mental health based on all of the facts and circumstances bearing on the child’s need for care, including the child’s age, the child’s physical, mental, or emotional condition, and any special needs of the child.

For the term “care,” the jury was again instructed to refer to their collective memory of the trial testimony and the jury instructions.

Trial context

Timothy Hauschultz is charged with six counts stemming from the death of seven‑year‑old Ethan Hauschultz, who was in his care at the time of the fatal incident in 2018. The case has drawn significant local attention, as it involves the welfare of a child and the responsibilities of a family member acting as caretaker.

Both sides have emphasized the importance of the jury’s understanding of the legal standards for “necessary medical care” and “care” as defined by Wisconsin law. The court’s clarification aims to ensure that the jury’s verdict, when rendered, is grounded in the correct statutory framework.

Next steps

After receiving the court’s guidance, the jury will resume deliberations to reach a verdict. The judge will consider the jury’s answers to the submitted questions when evaluating the final decision.

The trial continues to be closely monitored by community members and local officials, underscoring the broader concern for child safety and the legal obligations of caregivers.

Original reporting: FOX 11 WLUK Green Bay (local) — read the source article.