Caregiver enters not guilty pleas in death of toddler
September 30, 2021 9:37AM CDT
WATERTOWN, S.D. (AP) — A Watertown woman has pleaded not guilty to felony charges in the death of a toddler who was in her care.
A Codington County grand jury indicted 30-year-old Amanda Walder on one count of second-degree murder, two counts of first-degree manslaughter and aggravated battery.
First responders answered a call about an unconscious child at Walder’s unlicensed day care July 14. Sixteen-month-old Liam Koistinen died later that day from trauma that resulted in a brain bleed and swelling.
A judge on Wednesday adjusted Walder’s bond to $50,000 cash from $100,000 and set a status hearing for Nov. 10. Trial is set to begin Nov. 19.
September 30, 2021
