2/1/19 Day 3: Agent Chris Callaway with Iowa DCI, interviewed Harris on Aug. 30, 2017. A MOM who let her baby die from diaper rash in a maggot-infested swing has moaned about being bullied by other inmates sickened by her crime. Harris's son, Sterling Koehn, had died of malnutrition, dehydration and infection, the court heard as the grisly details of his final days emerged. 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. Oops, something didn't work. Defense is reading Zach Koehn's testimony from Koehn's trial. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Played interview tape. Iowa baby dies from rash after wearing dirty diaper for days- Zachary Koehn andCheyanne Harris neglecting the needs of their four month old baby? Harris' son Sterling Koehn was found lifeless and bleeding from his mouth on August 30, 2017, at an apartment in Alta Vista, Chickasaw County. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Drag images here or select from your computer for Sterling Daniel Koehn memorial. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. A chief Iowa medical examiner testified during his father's trial Thursday that the infant died of denial of critical care and ruled his death a . 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. It is a testament to them, that they showed up that day when the 911 call came in, he said. Crime News. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Have a tip or story idea? Koehn told the dispatcher that his girlfriend, Cheyanne Harris, 20, had fed. Prosecutors say she and the babys fatherZachary Koehnessentially neglected the child to death. Defense witnesses: Michael O'Hara, PhD. Sterling Koehn was found rotting and bleeding from the mouth in a stifling apartment bedroom on August 30, 2017, in Chickasaw County. Dec. 4, 2018 6:59 pm, Updated: Dec. 5, 2018 5:22 am. The medical examiner indicated that Baby Sterling had died of dehydration, malnutrition, and rampant E. coli infection from a diaper rash. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Please enter your email and password to sign in. pic.twitter.com/fXMuwVSl8E. The resulting nappy rash led to ruptured skin and e.Coli bacteria set in. An autopsy found the baby died of malnutrition, dehydration, and E.coli infection caused by being left in a . You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. McAllister said that Sterlings life had meaning to the sheriff and the deputies who investigated this case, as well as the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and to the first responders. He weighed less than seven pounds, reports the Des Moines Register. Previous Next By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com Count 1 is 1st-degree murder. Jennifer Schriever, who babysat Sterling and works at AVExpress gas station where she met Harris in June, 2017. Baby Sterling Koehn was born in May 1, 2017. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. During court proceedings, prosecutors described medics discovering Sterling Koehn deadsitting 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 familysAlta Vista,Chickasaw Countyapartment, August, 2017. One can be heard shouting to the camera crew: Did she tell you what she did? 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. https://t.co/6DbMMqNZXY pic.twitter.com/Hw5PIO7DwI, Cathy Russon (@cathyrusson) October 31, 2018. Failed to remove flower. Asked if the abuse will continue, Tara replies: Oh yeah. Baby Sterling Koehn was born in May 1, 2017. Year should not be greater than current year. Or to keep it anonymous, click here. EMTs arrived at the apartment on August 30, 2017 after Koehn called 911 to report the child was dead. Failed to delete memorial. Nurse and county rescue squad emergency medical technician Toni Friedrich testified that she was the first to arrive at the apartment after Koehn called 911 to report the baby had died. But in all reality I think thats bulls***., Harris added: I dont think I really have very many friends right now.. Defense will start on Tuesday, 2/5 at 11am. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Cheyanne Harris was found guilty of killing her four-month-old baby, Sterling Koehn was found rotting and bleeding from the mouth on August 30, 2017, Credit: FACEBOOK/JUSTICE FOR BABY STERLING DANIEL KOEHN, Sterling was found dead in a swing wearing a nappy that was up to two weeks old, Cheyanne and the father Zachary Koehn with baby Sterling, Sterling died when he was four months old, Cheyanne Harris talks with her attorney during her court appearance on Wednesday, January 30, Harris starts to cry during the first day of her trial, after being shown autopsy photos of her dead son, Zachary Koehn has already been sent to life in prison, Druggie mum, 22, who let her four-month-old baby son rot to death in a maggot-infested swing is jailed for life, Dublin Airport and Lidl team up in bid to reunite missing parrot with its owner after it's found during routine runway inspection, Love Island millionaire Charlie Brake shares video of burglar being crushed by a gate in raid on pal's warehouse, Heart-stopping moment two idiots risk death by climbing 784ft skyscraper near Canary Wharf in London without safety ropes, Shamima Begum's brother-in-law PRAISES decision to strip ISIS bride of UK citizenship and calls on public to back it, Single mum, 57, battered to within inch of her life while on first date with maniac, 27, she met through dating website, Revealed - the reasons why Shamima Begums British citizenship CAN be revoked, Regency Hotel shooting trial collapses as Patrick Hutch walks free from court after David Byrne murder charge dropped, Vladimir Putin vows to target US and Europe with nukes if Donald Trump deploys intermediate range missiles to EU, Hunted star Julie Clegg reveals she almost died after being sexually assaulted by a family friend who broke into her home as she slept, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). (Jeff Reinitz/The Courier via AP), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. The resulting nappy rash led to ruptured skin and e.Coli bacteria set in. He hurts over the horrifying death that Sterling endured.. Company. The killer mom moaned: Other people here say that it gets better, that it wont be so hard. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The infant was "rotting", and a medical examiner found maggots in his clothing and skin. During a murder trial for Zachary Koehn, Assistant Iowa Attorney General Coleman McAllister said a diaper rash killed 4-month-old Sterling Koehn. Death 30 Aug 2017 (aged 3 months) Alta Vista, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA. Watch Live on lawandcrime.com. Dr. Dennis Klein, Iowa Chief Medical Examiner. An Iowa woman has been found guilty of murder after she left her dead infant son in a baby swing for two weeks. PARENTS . The boy's father, Zachary Koehn, 29, was convicted on the same charges in November, the Des Moines Register reported. As a Christian, I know Sterlings death would grieve Gods heart, Fredrich said. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Today will be closing arguments. 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. There was an error deleting this problem. Late start due to judge's schedule. 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 . Harris let out a cry when prosecutors presented the photos during trial, according to the Des Moines Register. 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 was found dead in Koehn and Harris' Hilltop Avenue apartment Aug. 30, 2017, after Koehn placed a 911 call saying the child had died. Try again later. Assistant attorney general Coleman McAllister told jurors the baby, Sterling Koehn, died after being in the same maggot-infested diaper for nine to 14 days when medics were called to the. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The Iowa mother of a neglected infant whose corpse was discovered in 2017 wearing a feces-filled, maggot-infested diaper has been sentenced to life behind bars. The warm room he was left in had attracted flies to his unchanged diaper. Then it goes to the jury. August 30, 2017. Sitting unattended in the couple's Alta Vista apartment in northeast Iowa, feces in his unchanged diaper had eaten into his skin allowing the bacteria E.coli to enter his vascular system, leading to infection. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Sterling Koehn was found bleeding from his mouth and it was determined he . This browser does not support getting your location. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. . The service for the 4-month-old boy provided those touched by Sterlings life and death a chance to come together and share. because of financial reasons. Harris wept as prosecutors displayed the images for to the court. Sterlings body was discovered in an Alta Vista apartment on Aug. 30, 2017. Sterling Daniel Koehn, 4 months old, was found dead on Aug. 30, 2017, at his parents' Alta Vista apartment. psychology professor at University of Iowa (same post-parturm expert called in Koehn's trial). All are welcome to attend.Note: Please post flowers, tokens, and comments that will be loving of this sweet innocent baby and will offer comfort to the good people of Alta Vista, Iowa who have loved this little boy and have deeply grieved his passing since August 2017. 4 months. McAllister said that one first responder, Tony Fredrich, dropped everything and went to the scene to see if she could save a life. They seemed to be pretty happy, the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reportedSchiever saying. Thank you. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. An autopsy of the boy revealed that he died of malnutrition, dehydration, and infection. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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 Koehn, pictured, died of malnutrition, dehydration and an E. coli infection caused by being left in a maggot-infested diaper for up to two weeks Prosecutor Coleman McAllister said:. #ZacharyKoehn Today is day 2 in the murder trial of Zachary Koehn. The boy's father, Zachary Koehn, 29, was convicted, Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion, Man Accused of Double Murder Blames Scientology, Police Say Man Recorded Himself Repeatedly Raping Baby, Mom Caught Leaving Children In Car During -15 Windchill. 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. Defense rests. Cheyanne Harris, the childs mother, is also charged and faces a separate trial. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? This is a carousel with slides. For other inquiries Contact Us. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? home after Koehn, who worked nights as a truck driver, called 911 to report the baby's death. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. The 21-year-old denies his first-degree murder and child endangerment resulting in death.. 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. An Iowa father goes on trial. Toni Friedrich, a nurse and first responder Alta Vista apt, also an assistant county medical examiner. 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. The baby's. MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa (AP) A medical examiner testified Thursday that a 4-month-old found dead in a maggot-infested baby swing last year weighed only a few ounces more than his birth weight at the time of his death. Friedrich said when she touched the baby's chest, his clothing was crusty. 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. Koehn's lawyers had argued that the baby's death was a tragedy, but not a crime. 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.. EMTs arrived at the apartment on August 30, 2017 after Koehn called 911 to report the child was dead. According to the medical examiner, evidence showed that the baby's parents had not. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Cheyanne Harris, 21, was convicted earlier this month of first-degree murder and child endangerment for the death of her 4-month-old son Sterling Koehn. An autopsy shows he died of malnutrition, dehydration and an E.. Hawbaker said defense will read-in Zach Koehn's prior testimony. 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. You showed that Sterlings life did matter, that there is good in this world, and there is hope.. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Resuming audio of Harris' DCI interview. Iowa woman Cheyanne Harris was found guilty of first-degree murder and child endangerment in the death of her 4-month-old son Sterling Koehn.Prosecutors say she and the baby's father Zachary Koehn essentially neglected the child to death.Investigators found the victim's dead body in a swing after the elder Koehn called 911 on August 30, 2017. A medical examiner Continue reading Baby Found Dead In Swing: Cheyanne Harris, Zachary Koehn' . Tina Shatek, a mail carrier & 1st responder who also went to the Alta Vista apt. https://t.co/IG33IHhSCH, Cathy Russon (@cathyrusson) February 5, 2019, Have a tip we should know? This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Sterling Koehn, 4 months, was found dead Aug. 30. When the. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. His eyes were open, and it was a blank stare, Friedrich said in court. Koehns trial was moved from Chickasaw County to Henry County to counter pretrial publicity in the case. Cheyanne Harris, 21, was convicted of first-degree murder and child endangerment resulting in death after her son, Sterling Koehn, died of malnutrition, dehydration and infection. Try again later. An autopsy performed on Sterling's body ruled his death as a homicide.