State v. Shutz

TROUT, Justice.

Appellant Michael Shutz appeals from a jury verdict and judgment of conviction and sentence for the offense of injury to a child under Idaho Code § 18-1501(1).

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

In December of 2001, Donna Kershner took her four-month old son Damian to the hospital after he showed signs of the flu. At this time, Shutz was living with Donna and was the primary caregiver of her two sons, Damian and Ty, while Donna worked. The doctors at the hospital told Donna to keep Damian hydrated. Four days later, Damian’s symptoms worsened while Donna was at work and Shutz…