BOISE - A grand jury indictment paints a graphic picture of the death of 8-year-old Robert Manwill and the alleged roles his mother, Melissa Scott Jenkins, and her boyfriend, Daniel Ehrlick, played.
Fourth District Judge Deborah Bail read aloud the grand jury indictment this morning in Ada County court. The document states Ehrlick brutally beat Manwill using his hands, feet, knees or fists over a prolonged period of time. The beating caused abdominal injuries and head injuries, including brain swelling and internal bleeding from which Manwill died.
The indictment also states that Ehrlick intended either to commit aggravated battery or intended to torture and kill Manwill.
The indictment states Jenkins aided and abetted in the beating.
Jenkins "actively and repeatedly" hid Manwill from government authorities and others who may have observed his injuries and suffering, did not seek treatment for the injuries and did not remove him from Ehrlick's custody despite her knowledge of the beatings, the document states.
In addition to the first degree murder charges, Ehrlick and Jenkins also face charges for failing to report Manwill's death to police.
The couple did not enter a plea on the charges. They are expected to enter a plea at their next court appearance at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 1.
The couple did not enter a plea on the charges. They are expected to enter a plea at their next court appearance at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 1.
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