She said they were talking about funeral plans. Palo carried the urn holding Sterlings remains through the town and to the internment at Union Cemetery, where the ashes were laid to rest. Sterling was found dead in Koehn and Harris' Hilltop Avenue apartment Aug. 30, 2017, after Koehn placed a 911 call saying the child had died. Vergrern Sie die Reichweite Ihrer Marke authentisch und teilen Sie Markeninhalte mit Kreativen im Internet. (Jeff Reinitz/The Courier via AP) Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. A coroners report showed the baby dying of malnutrition, dehydration and the infection. The infant was "rotting", and a medical examiner found maggots in his clothing and skin. The child was just steps away, yet this mother did nothing, the prosecutor said. An autopsy shows he died of malnutrition, dehydration and an E.. The boy's father, Zachary Koehn, 29, was convicted on the same charges in November, the Des Moines Register reported. When the first responders in Alta Vista, Iowa, arrived at his home on August 30, 2017, Baby Sterling had already passed away.Baby Sterling's father had placed the 911 call and when medics arrived, the four-month-old was found in a baby swing in a back bedroom. (Jeff Reinitz/Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier) Zachary Koehn, center . If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Cheyanne Harris and Zachary Koehn are the parents of a 4-month-old baby boy, Sterling Koehn. There was an error deleting this problem. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. ), Tony Fredrich speaks to the gathered as residents of Alta Vista gathered at the Alta Vista Municipal Hall Saturday morning for a memorial service for Sterling Koehn, a 4-month-old boy who died Aug. 30, 2017. And she admitted it depends on the day if she wants to live. Sterlings parents, Zachary Koehn and Cheyanne Harris, were each separately convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. A jury found Koehn guilty of first-degree murder and child endangerment resulting in death on Nov. 6, 2018. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? because of financial reasons. https://t.co/IG33IHhSCH, Cathy Russon (@cathyrusson) February 5, 2019, Have a tip we should know? This is not a baby who I can do CPR on, she added. Chief Deputy Reed Palo, recounts meeting Harris after 911 call, recorded on bodycam. On Aug. 30, 2017, authorities arrived to the home of Koehn and 21-year-old Cheyanne Harris and discovered the lifeless body of their son, Sterling Koehn, in the swing, according to a criminal. Clark testified Wednesday at the trial of Zachary Paul Koehn, who's charged with murder and child endangerment in the August 2017 death of 4-month-old Sterling Koehn. Koehn is charged with the murder of his 4-month-old son, Sterling. It will start with the judge reading the instructions to the jury Then the state gives a closing, the defense gives a closing, and the state gives a rebuttal. Every life is precious, he said. Sterling Koehn, 4 months, was found dead Aug. 30. Sterling, who was just four months old when he died, was found by authorities sitting lifeless in a mechanical swing and weighing less than seven pounds. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Medical examiners determined this baby hadnt even been cared for in days. For other inquiries Contact Us. We have set your language to Court is dark on Monday (2/4). Jeremy McGrath, Chickasaw County medical examiner at the time. An Iowa woman has been found guilty of murder after she left her dead infant son in a baby swing for two weeks. I will never forget Sterling, McAllister said to those gathered Saturday. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sterling Koehn (198803453)? Jennifer Schriever, who babysat Sterling and works at AVExpress gas station where she met Harris in June, 2017. Dr. Dennis Klein, Iowa Chief Medical Examiner. According to the Des Moines Register, the baby was discovered to have not been taken out of the baby seat in at least one week. He weighed less than seven pounds, reports the Des Moines Register. The service for the 4-month-old boy provided those touched by Sterlings life and death a chance to come together and share. You are using an out of date browser. Meanwhile, she left her son to rot. Their rooms shared adjoining walls. var znscr = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Try again later. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Cheyanne Harris: The Torture & Murder of Sterling Koehn, Her 4 Month Old Baby Boy Mind Squash 10.1K subscribers Subscribe 1.4K Share 77K views 2 years ago WARNING: THIS CASE AND THE DESCRIPTION. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. By Minyvonne Burke. Brandy Harris, Cheyanne's mom. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198803453/sterling-daniel-koehn. Year should not be greater than current year. . She said the baby's "eyes were open, and it was a blank stare". On Aug. 30, 2017, authorities arrived to the home of Cheyanne Harris, 21, and Zachary Koehn, 28, and found the lifeless body of Sterling Koehn in the swing, according to a criminal complaint . Jurors have copies to read along. (Koehn took 5th for Harris' trial). Emailus. Iowa womanCheyanne Harriswas found guilty of first-degree murder and child endangerment in the death of her 4-month-old sonSterling Koehn. Palo told jurors the medical examiner found maggots and larva when they began to remove the layers of urine-soaked blankets and clothing from the child. This is not the place to share the details nor pass judgement but rather a place to recognize little Sterling and those who loved him. It took jurors in Plymouth County about four hours to deliver their verdict on the charges of first-degree murder and child endangerment causing death on February 6. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. There was a problem getting your location. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. It is a testament to them, that they showed up that day when the 911 call came in, he said. Burial. Cheyanne Harris, 20, and Zachary Koehn, 28, face charges of first-degree murder and child endangerment resulting in death, according to WHO-TV. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. I choose to remember him as he is in the photograph smiling, big blue eyes a precious gift from God.. | Privacy Defense rests. Nov 1, 2018 The jury sees a photo of little Sterling Koehn.. . The state medical examiner determined he had died of malnutrition, dehydration and an infection. You showed that Sterlings life did matter, that there is good in this world, and there is hope.. The parents were convicted of first-degree murder.A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the Alta Vista Municipal Hall followed by interment in Union Cemetery, Alta Vista. Harris's son, Sterling Koehn, had died of malnutrition, dehydration and infection, the court heard as the grisly details of his final days emerged. Agent Chris Callaway with Iowa DCI, interviewed Harris on Aug. 30, 2017. We pay for your stories! Harris defense lawyerAaron Hawbaker acknowledged in closing arguments that, yes, she was responsible for that. Maggots covered the infant. Harris was being sent back into general population after spending time in solitary following a fight with a woman who taunted her for her crimes. Zachary Paul Koehn enters a courtoom Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Chickasaw County. Played interview tape. Yesterday, the judge said closings might be wrapped up by noon. The facts of this case go far beyond neglect and show circumstances manifesting an extreme indifference to human life, Chickasaw County Sheriffs Deputy Reed Palo wrote in the criminal complaint. Jordan Clark, Koehn's friend. Nichole Watt said: "The monster, in this case, is mental health.". McAllister said: "He died of diaper rash. Charged with the boys murder along with child endangerment is the babys father, Zachary Koehn, 28. Friedrich said Koehn showed no emotion when he led her to the dark, hot bedroom where the baby's body was. Koehn's son, Sterling Koehn, was found dead with a maggot-infested diaper last . Sterling Koehn had been in the same diaper for nine to 14 days when his body was found in the swing August 30, 2017, at his parents' apartment in Alta Vista, jurors were told. Try again later. Zachary Koehn, the father, was also sentenced to life in prison. State witnesses: Cathy Knutson, 911 dispatcher. He directly caused Sterlings death, Assistant attorney general ColemanMcAllister told the jury during the commencement of the father s trail the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reported. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Hawbaker said defense will read-in Zach Koehn's prior testimony. According to court documents, Zachary Koehn, 28, called 911 on the morning of August 30 requesting an ambulance. She was arrested in August 2017 after medics found 4-month-old Sterling Koehn dead in the swing in a dark, sweltering bedroom. The baby sat in the same dirty diaper and swing . Toni Friedrich, the first to arrive, testified that Koehn showed no emotion when he led her to the dark, hot bedroom where the babys body was, according to the Courier. Sterling Koehn was found rotting and bleeding from the mouth in a stifling apartment bedroom on August 30, 2017, in Chickasaw County. Residents of Alta Vista gathered at the Alta Vista Municipal Hall Saturday morning for a memorial service for Sterling Koehn, a 4-month-old boy who died Aug. 30, 2017. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Hawbaker is reading Koehn's part. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Toni Friedrich, a nurse and first responder Alta Vista apt, also an assistant county medical examiner. A babysitter testified that the first time she had babysat Harris and another 2-year-old girl, the infant had raw diaper rash and seemed underweight. Sterlings body was discovered in an Alta Vista apartment on Aug. 30, 2017. 5,370 Autopsy Premium High Res Photos Browse 5,370 autopsy stock photos and images available, or search for autopsy table or autopsy reports to find more great stock photos and pictures. Assistant Attorney General Coleman McAllister said the baby's heavily soiled nappy had attracted bugs that had laid eggs - which hatched into maggots. home after Koehn, who worked nights as a truck driver, called 911 to report the baby's death. Failed to remove flower. A DRUG-ADDICT mum who let her four-month-old baby boy rot to death in a maggot-infested swing has been jailed for life. Nov 1, 2018 EMTs arrived at the apartment on August 30, 2017 after Koehn called 911 to report the child was dead.. Zachary Koehn and Cheyanne Harris . 2/1/19 Day 3: Agent Chris Callaway with Iowa DCI, interviewed Harris on Aug. 30, 2017. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. . He said Koehn had money to buy food and baby supplies because he had a $35,000-a-year job driving a truck from chicken farms in Wisconsin to a Charles City processing plant overnight. ), Coleman McAllister speaks to the gathered as residents of Alta Vista gathered at the Alta Vista Municipal Hall Saturday morning for a memorial service for Sterling Koehn, a 4-month-old boy who died Aug. 30, 2017. An autopsy of the boy revealed that he died of malnutrition, dehydration, and infection. The resulting nappy rash led to ruptured skin and e.Coli bacteria set in. He didnt testify in Harris trial. It was a short life, it was a tragic life, but it had meaning.. One can be heard shouting to the camera crew: Did she tell you what she did? Koehn's lawyers had argued that the baby's death was a tragedy, but not a crime. Please reset your password. Count 2 is Child Endangerment resulting in death. The warm room he was left in had attracted flies to his unchanged diaper. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Reports indicate that Cheyanne's son, four-month old Sterling Koehn, was found in his swing in a bedroom, where he had died from malnutrition, dehydration and an E. coli infection. Try again later. Zachary Koehn sentenced in infant son's death. Sterling was found in his baby swing. That's right, diaper. Minister Gordon Holdeman delivered the prayer at the service, and the Mennonite Choir sang This Little Light of Mine.. McAllister, now a district court judge, served the state of Iowa as a prosecutor in the case of Sterling Koehn, seeking justice for the babys death. He was bleeding from the mouth. Nichole Watt argued that the boy's tragic death was not planned. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Try again later. Sheila Schroeder, a DHS worker. But a little over a year into her sentence, the drug-addict has told how other convicts are making her life a living hell at the Correctional Institute for Women in Mitchelville, Iowa. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Several Charles City bowlers as well as their coach received We use cookies to ensure that our website gives you the best experience possible. When she moved his blanket, gnats flew up, she said. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Prosecutors allege Cheyanne Harris, 21, failed. Harris wept as prosecutors displayed the images for to the court. Sterling Daniel Koehn was a 4 month old infant residing in Alta Vista, Iowa. based on information from your browser. https://t.co/6DbMMqNZXY pic.twitter.com/Hw5PIO7DwI, Cathy Russon (@cathyrusson) October 31, 2018. His diaper was infested with maggots and insects for days while he was still alive, Plymouth County Courthouse in Le Mars, Iowa, has heard. Press Staff Report AGE. Theres nothing I could do in my life that could make me forget him. You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Sterling Daniel Koehn I found on Findagrave.com. 2/5/19 Day 4: Defense sought to call Zachary Koehn in their case-in-chief. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Timmins dismissed the notion that Harris was too tired, depressed, or on drugs to care for the baby. He was said to have made 34,500 ($45,000) a year and had access to health insurance but the court heard the apartment smelled of decay, faeces and urine. But the prosecution rubbished the defences claims, saying Koehn was an experienced parent noting that the accuseds two-year-old daughter was also in the apartment and was healthy. Her client, she said, had suffered from postpartum depression and self-medicated as a result. The defense will begin next week. Married hedge fund manager accuses psychologist of trapping him in $250K Walgreens agrees not to sell abortion pills in 20 Republican states Co woman, 31, who had sex w/ 13yr old boy & Ohio mom facing eviction shoots metal singer husband, teen son & Dallas Morning News reporter (union organizer) fired calling mayor bruh. An autopsy found the baby died of malnutrition, dehydration, and E.coli infection caused by being left in a maggot-infested diaper for up to two weeks. zergnet.src = (document.location.protocol == "https:" ? He was sentenced to life in . Resuming audio of Harris' DCI interview. Klein laid out graphic details of the babys suffering in the last days of his life details that contradicted Koehns statements that he had played with the baby and had heard him crying the day before his death. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. When Harris appeared in Plymouth County Courthouse in Le Mars late last month, she left the courtroom sobbing during the first day of her trial after prosecutors showed photos of her lifeless son in his swing set, bleeding from the mouth. Sterling Daniel Koehn, 4 months old, was found dead on Aug. 30, 2017, at his parents' Alta Vista apartment. EMTs arrived at the apartment on August 30, 2017 after Koehn called 911 to report the child was dead. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. When she moved his blanket, gnats flew up, she said. Brilliant job. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Jeff Reinitz on Twitter Jeff Reinitz @JeffAtCourier 6h6 hours ago Koehn said Sterling looked fine when he saw him Aug. 28 and maybe a week or so before that. Cheyanne Harris (VINELink photo) Zachary Koehn, 29, enters a Chickasaw County courtoom Tuesday in New Hampton. Defense witness: No more state rebuttal. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. While he was still alive, maggots and flies crawled under the baby's clothes. March 2, 2023, 1:29 PM PST. "This was not an accident," said McAllister. Assistant Iowa Attorney General Coleman McAllister told jurors Tuesday that 4-month-old Sterling Koehn had been in the same diaper for nine to 14 days when his body was found in the swing Aug. 30 . Chickasaw Chief Deputy Reed Palo. Harris wore jail stripes and an orange jacket, and no family members attended her sentencing hearing. "That was a cover story concocted by this defendant to cover the awful truth." According to the prosecutor, the baby, Sterling Koehn, was left in a soiled diaper for anywhere from 9 to 14 days. Lesser included offenses are 2nd-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Dec. 4, 2018 6:59 pm, Updated: Dec. 5, 2018 5:22 am. Mit unserem einfachen Abonnement erhalten Sie Zugriff auf die besten Inhalte von Getty Images. JEFF REINITZ, COURIER STAFF WRITER 103118jr-koehn-turbett. Policy | Do Not Sell My Info | Privacy Center | Cookie Policy | Terms Of Use, 2-IA v. Harris: Cathy Knutson, Toni Friedrich & Tina Shatek, 4-IA v. Harris: Jeremy McGrath & Sheriff Martin Hemann, 7-IA v. Harris: Jennifer Schriever & Dave Nugent, 8-IA v. Harris: Brandy Harris & Jordan Clark, 9-IA v. Harris: Sheila Schroeder & Officer Jon Turbett, 10-IA v. Harris: Special Agent Chris Callaway, 11-IA v. Harris: Special Agent Chris Callaway PT2, 14-IA v. Harris: Outside the Presence of the Jury, 16-IA v. Harris: Chief Deputy Reed Palo & Zachary Koehn Testimony Readback. Millionen hochwertiger Bilder, Videos und Musiktracks warten auf Sie. Make sure that the file is a photo. During court proceedings, prosecutors described medics, sitting in a swing in a back room after being in the same maggot-infested diaper for nine to 14 days after being called to the familys. Timothy Huntington, a professor at Concordia in Nebraska, a forensic entomologist. Defense witnesses: Michael O'Hara, PhD. Police said they found everything needed to care for a child such as new diapers and baby ointment to treat the rash, the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports. August 30, 2017. We wanted, more than anything, to do something for Sterling. Profitieren Sie von der globalen Reichweite, datengesttzten Erkenntnissen und einem Netzwerk von ber 340.000 Content-Anbietern von Getty Images, die exklusiv fr Ihre Marke Inhalte erstellen. Related searches: autopsy table autopsy reports autopsy room alien autopsy autopsy icon An Iowa father goes on trial. If not worse. Cheyanne Harris, 22, was jailed for life last year for leaving her son to rot to death for up to two weeks while she got high on crystal meth. View our online Press Pack. 110118jr-koehn-autopsy Zachary Koehn averts his eyes as photos are displayed of his son's autopsy during trial on Thursday. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Sterling Koehn died of malnutrition, dehydration and infection, as the grisly details of his final days emerged in court. CHEYANNE Harris, 22, showed no emotion when she was sentenced for letting her four-month-old baby rot to death in Iowa. At one point Harris said she thought law enforcement was out to get them, she said. Previous Next By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com After the service, most of the gathered walked through the town of Alta Vista, from the municipal hall to the cemetery, while the choir sang hymns. This account has been disabled. When the. You wouldnt be filming her., Harris then mutters to herself sarcastically: Oh yeah, this is gonna be fun., Another inmate named Tara tells the documentary presenter: Yeah theyll f*** with her a lot [because of what shes in here for].. The trial is expected to continue through the week. 1/30/19 Day 1: Charges read to defendant. Count 1 is 1st-degree murder. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. PARENTS . This is a carousel with slides. McAllister said: "He died of diaper rash. On the morning of August 31, 2017, the body of Sterling Daniel Koehn underwent an autopsy at the State Medical Examiner's office in Ankeny, Iowa. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? The cause of death was classified as a homicide with failure to provide critical care. Tina Shatek, a mail carrier & 1st responder who also went to the Alta Vista apt. Assistant Iowa Attorney General Coleman McAllister told jurors Tuesday that Kohn's son, 4-month-old Sterling Koehn had been in the same diaper for nine to 14 days when his body was found in the swing Aug. 30, 2017. Sterling impacted everyone who came in contact with him. Try again. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Opening statements. Autopsy photos showed that Sterling, who had on tiny camouflage pants and a shirt with a cartoon cow on it when he died, had blood coming out of his mouth. 4 Univ of Idaho Students Murdered - Bryan Kohberger Arrested - Moscow # 74, ID - Doomsday Cult Victims - Joshua Vallow - Tylee Ryan - Tammy Daybell - Charles Vallow - *Arrests* #67. Late start due to judge's schedule. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The young woman's public defender had argued Harris's mental state played an overwhelming role in the case. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The fact that this defendant continued to raise her older child indicated that she was not too compromised to look after Sterling, said the prosecutor. This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. That's right, diaper rash.". The baby's autopsy shows he died of malnutrition, dehydration and an e.Coli infection caused by being left in a maggot-infested nappy in a swing for up to two weeks. The state, which has the burden of proof, couldnt prove the why behind the death, he argued. Watch Live on lawandcrime.com. They seemed to be pretty happy, the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reportedSchiever saying. He hurts over the brokenness of our world. (deployads = window.deployads || []).push({}); (function() { })(); Ohio mom facing eviction shoots metal singer husband, teen son & her dad then self dead, Co woman, 31, who had sex w/ 13yr old boy & became pregnant spared jail, QAnon Karen Arizona woman destroys Target face mask display wearing $40K Rolex & other dramas, Texas mom stabs five children killing 3 during unsupervised visit. The 21-year-old denies his first-degree murder and child endangerment resulting in death.. zergnet.type = 'text/javascript'; zergnet.async = true; including the family's dog, were in good care, except for Sterling. Jury is in, judge begins reading the instructions aloud. During the trial Harris admitted she should have checked on her son more often. A public defender said that while the baby's death was a tragedy, it wasn't a planned murder, as Harris suffered from postpartum depression, but didn't intend harming her boy. Klein said the boy should have weighed about 11 pounds (5 kilograms). On a large photo of Sterling at the front of Memorial Hall, words from Matthew, Chapter 19, verse 14, were written: Jesus said,Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongsto such as these.. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Iowa baby dies from rash after wearing dirty diaper for days- Zachary Koehn andCheyanne Harris neglecting the needs of their four month old baby? You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. But in all reality I think thats bulls***., Harris added: I dont think I really have very many friends right now.. An autopsy found the baby died of malnutrition, dehydration, and E.coli infection caused by being left in a . Dooley later explained to the camera: In prison, not all murderers are equal. Several who were out in the community stood in solemn silence as the procession passed. An autopsy performed on Sterling's body ruled his death as a homicide. At the time of the autopsy it was learned. Harris won't testify. A positive drug testin See more 1,935 people like this 1,992 people follow this https://teamsterling.webs.com/ justiceforbabysterling@yahoo.com Community Photos See all Videos See all 0:40 An autopsy shows he died of malnutrition, dehydration and an E. coli infection." Das Getty Images Design ist eine eingetragene Marke von Getty Images. HayLouise, thanks for all you're doing keeping us up to date. The verdict was reached after four hours of deliberation. znscr.parentNode.insertBefore(zergnet, znscr); Cheyanne Harris, 22, showed no emotion after she was sentenced yesterday in New Hampton, Iowa.