Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Woman accused in baby’s death appears in court

By: Associated Press//August 23, 2011//

Woman accused in baby’s death appears in court

By: Associated Press//August 23, 2011//

Listen to this article

BARABOO, Wis. (AP) — Bail is set at $250,000 for a Reedsburg woman accused in the death of a 4-month-old girl.

Authorities say 24-year-old Jeanette Janusiak was babysitting Payten Rain Shearer on Thursday when the child became unresponsive. Investigators say Janusiak told them she dropped the baby. A doctor who examined the infant told police Janusiak’s explanation was inconsistent with the severity of the baby’s injuries.

The Baraboo News Republic says the Sauk County district attorney has charged Janusiak with first-degree intentional homicide. She appeared in court Monday and is being held in the county jail.

Information from: Baraboo News Republic, http://www.wiscnews.com/bnr

Polls

Should Steven Avery be granted a new evidentiary hearing?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...

Legal News

See All Legal News

WLJ People

Sea all WLJ People

Opinion Digests