Robert Manwill -- Found Deceased 8/3/09

Link to Live Stream for Closing Arguments in the Daniel Ehlrick trial (Robert Manwill murder)
Boise, Idaho:

http://www.ktvb.com/home/related/LIVE-STREAM.html
KTVB Boise, Idaho LIVE STREAM

Ann, thank you for the video. Did you notice how this judge seemed to be asleep at times, or maybe she was just resting her head on her fist while looking at the jury.

But it just looked strange compared to the way JP always sits up straight during testimony.

Thanks for the link - Justice for Robert!

I only have a few minutes. Hope to be back later.

I listened to the Closing Arguments. I think the State did a great job. Male attorney did the CA. They used a Power Point presentation.

I was not impressed with the Defense's Closing Argument.

The State did a Closing Argument rebuttal. The female attorney did it.

Afterwards, the Judge had the Clerk draw 3 names. There were 15 jurors during the trial. The TV station Live Stream broke away for this to protect the identity of the jurors. The 3 names drawn are the alternates. There are now 12 jurors who will deliberate the case.

The jurors were going to have dinner and then deliberate until
10 p.m. MDT. If necessary, they will resume deliberations tomorrow at 9 a.m. MDT.

If they do not render a verdict tomorrow, they will resume deliberations on Tuesday, 7-5-11.

When the jury reaches a verdict, the Judge will notify the attorneys and the media to give the media an opportunity to be there.

KTVB said they will stream it live.

~ ~ ~ Justice for Robert Manwill ~ ~ ~

Thanks for the update Ann. It should be long until the guilty verdict comes down.

Closing arguments in Ehrlick murder trial wrap up, jury will now deliberate

KTVB.COM - Boise, Idaho

Posted on June 30, 2011 at 7:33 AM
Updated today at 7:12 PM


BOISE -- Closing arguments have wrapped up in the Daniel Ehrlick murder trial and the jury is now deliberating the case.

Ehrlick is charged with first degree murder in the death of 8-year-old Robert Manwill.

He is accused of abusing the boy, which prosecutors say lead to his death.

Robert was missing for more than one week before his body was found in an irrigation canal near Kuna on August 3, 2009.

Court began at 1 p.m. today. First, jurors received instructions from the judge.

This is the list of charges the jury is asked to consider when deliberating on whether Daniel Ehrlick is guilty or not:

•1st degree murder in perpetuating a felony
•1st degree murder by torture
•2nd degree murder
•2nd degree murder by torture
•Aggravated battery
•Injury to child
•Failure to report a death (separate charge, not in that prior range of violent crimes)

Read more:

http://www.ktvb.com/news/Closing-arguments-to-begin-at-1-pm-in-Daniel-Ehrlick-murder-trial-124771624.html

Hi, Justice4All!

You are welcome! I have kept up with this case closely. I think the State did an excellent job of presenting their case.

This trial has lasted 7 weeks.

If I was on the jury I would find Ehlrick guilty (based on the evidence) of:

•1st degree murder in perpetuating a felony
•1st degree murder by torture

I learned so much more in the State's closing arguments that was not included in articles.

Ehlrick should be tortured, starved, beaten, abused and thrown in the New York Canal.

If the jury comes back early, I think it will be GUILTY! If they deliberate for several days, they will still find this animal guilty!

Poor little Robert! I for him and what he endured for many weeks prior to his horrific death. There was no one to protect him.

Yes! After about two hours of deliberations, Ehlrick has been found guilty of:

•1st degree murder by torture and commission of aggravated battery

•Failure to report a death to authorities
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Special thanks to the jurors! Justice has been served in rendering a guilty verdict. Now . . . for the sentencing!

Jury finds Daniel Ehrlick guilty of the murder of Robert Manwill

KTVB.COM - Boise, Idaho

Posted on June 30, 2011 at 9:22 PM
Updated today at 9:32 PM

BOISE -- After about two hours of deliberation, the jury finds Daniel Ehrlick guilty of the murder of 8-year-old Robert Manwill.

The jury ended deliberation at about 9 p.m. Thursday, and announced their verdict.

They found Daniel Ehrlick guilty of the following charges:

•1st degree murder by torture and commission of aggravated battery
•Failure to report a death to authorities

Robert Manwill, 8, went missing in July of 2009. His body was found almost two weeks later in a canal near Kuna.

Read more:

http://www.ktvb.com/news/Jury-finds-Daniel-Ehrlick-guilty-of-the-murder-of-Robert-Manwill-124830464.html

http://www.ktvb.com/home/related/LIVE-STREAM.html
KTVB Boise, Idaho Posted on June 28, 2011 at 3:36 PM
Updated today at 9:58 PM

VIDEO: Daniel Ehrlick found guilty for first degree murder
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Great Live Stream video. Includes interview with the prosecutors, Robert Manwill's maternal aunt (Melissa Jenkins' sister)!

I don't know if KTVB will post this video later.

Daniel Ehlrick, Sr. could not even look at his son, Daniel, during trial to identify him when he testified for the State.

In an interview Thursday night via phone, he said he would never see his son again.

He said he will always remember Robert Manwill. He also thanked the State Prosecutors.
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VIDEO:

http://www.ktvb.com/video/featured-videos/Daniel-Ehrlick-Sr-I-will-always-remember-Robert-124832999.html
KTVB Boise, Idaho 6-30-11

Daniel Ehrlick Sr: 'I will always remember Robert' .

http://www.ktvb.com/video/featured-videos/Judge-addresses-jury-after-verdict-is-handed-down-124831774.html
KTVB Boise, Idaho 6-30-11

VIDEO: Judge addresses jury after verdict is handed down .

Ann, thanks so much for all the above videos, especially the next to last one. Daniel Sr. just broke my heart to listen to him. He said he would always remember Robert, and he could not look at his son when he was testifying and he never plans to ever speak to his son again. He was so pitiful.

So sentencing will be on Sept. 2nd, looking forward to seeing what the judge decides.

http://www.ktvb.com/video?id=124831284&sec=550837
KTVB - Boise, Idaho 6-30-11

Former Idaho Attorney General David Leroy offers perspective about Ehrlick verdict
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Educational and informative video!

Hi, sitemama!

Regarding the videos, you are welcome. Very sad for Mr. Ehrlick, Sr. I've followed this case closely and read every article as this trial progressed.

I gathered that Mr. Ehrlick, Sr. loved Robert. Mr. Ehrlick is a Vietnam veteran by the way.

Ann, you are truly one of a kind. I remember what happened to you in chat during the trial, and I really hate that someone who does not even know you could get by with talking to you like that. I have been experiencing some similar comments too. But, us oldies on this site must just stick together, and after Casey's trial, I Think everything will get back to normal. I hope so any way. Always love reading your posts, and playing in the game room with you. Love ye, mama

Robert Manwill's aunt: 'We have closure and Robert has justice'

KTVB.COM - Boise, Idaho

Posted on June 30, 2011 at 10:55 PM
Updated today at 11:07 PM

Trish Burrell, Robert Manwill's aunt, spoke with KTVB's Scott Evans following the verdict.

Trish Burrell: "It is very emotional, I am really glad Robert finally has justice. That is all that matters. Robert has justice now. These two years have been the hardest thing a family could ever go through. We lost a child. And then our family, we lost Melissa, we lost Aidan, we lost a whole piece of our family because of two people's stupid decisions. We have closure. Robert has justice. And God will take care of the rest of it."

Scott Evans: "You've lost so much, does this help at all? How does this help with the closure?"

Trish Burrell: "We have closure and Robert has justice. And God will take care of the rest of it."

Scott Evans: "What happens with Aidan now?"

Trish Burrell: "Aidan's gone. He was adopted out, out-of-state, he's gone."

Read more:

http://www.ktvb.com/home/Robert-Manwills-aunt-talks-about-case-nephew-moving-on-124832344.html
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Includes video with Robert Manwill's maternal aunt (Melissa Jenkin's sister).

I am deleting my previous comment about Live Chat. Does not belong on Robert Manwill's thread.
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~ ~ ~ Rest in peace, Robert! ~ ~ ~

It does not surprise me that it took the jury only 2 hours to make this decision. Just reading the charges makes my heart hurt all over again. I hope Robert's loved ones can begin to heal. Rest in peace, Robert.

Candlelight vigil held for Robert Manwill following Ehrlick's murder conviction

KTVB.COM - Boise, Idaho

Posted on June 30, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Updated Friday, Jul 1 at 8:43 AM

BOISE -- A small candlelight vigil was held outside the courthouse Thursday night following the Daniel Ehrlick trial.

Read more:

http://www.ktvb.com/news/slideshows/Vigil-held-outside-courthouse-following-Ehrlicks-murder-conviction-124836159.html

Guilty verdict brings closure to community in Manwill's death

by Scott Evans
KTVB.COM - Boise, Idaho

Posted on July 1, 2011 at 6:23 PM
Updated Saturday, Jul 2 at 2:53 PM

BOISE -- After 28 days in court, the jury in the Daniel Ehrlick murder trial took just a little over two hours to reach a guilty verdict on Thursday night.

For two years the community has followed and shed tears on behalf of 8-year-old Robert Manwill, the victim of Ehrlick's crime.

The word closure can be used almost too much in a situation like this, but that's really what this is providing for a lot of people, the chance to put this case to rest, and begin to move on.

Read more and view video:

http://www.ktvb.com/home/Guilty-verdict-brings-closure-to-community-in-Manwills-death-124893249.html

Jury foreman explains quick verdict in Ehrlick trial

by Jamie Grey
KTVB.COM - Boise, Idaho

Posted on July 5, 2011 at 5:47 PM
Updated Wednesday, Jul 6 at 3:13 PM

BOISE -- The foreman of the jury that convicted Daniel Ehrlick of the first degree murder of 8-year-old Robert Manwill explains how they reached a verdict in just over two hours.

"I thought it was going to be easier than it was. It was an emotionally draining trial," jury foreman George Tway said.

He explained it was tough to hear some of the information and see some evidence, but said the result was justice.

"It was a very emotional experience. The little boy that's killed, and having to deal with that, and it was a brutal murder, and so it was difficult to hear all the facts and look at the pictures, but we needed to find justice," Tway said.

Read more and view interview video:

http://www.ktvb.com/home/Jury-foreman-explains-quick-verdict-in-Ehrlick-trial-125047454.html

Ann - Tx wrote:In Loving Memory Of Robert Manwill
by Lost1Jazz



~ ~ ~ Rest in Peace precious Robert! ~ ~ ~

Bumping this video for Robert!

See...Casey jurors..... some juries make the right decision in a short amount of time!

I'm glad Robert got his Justice.

Julie, I followed Daniel Ehlrick's trial closely including the live tweets from the Court Room by a Boise, Idaho TV station reporter.

She would comment about how closely the jurors were paying attention and all were taking notes.

It has been reported by Boise media that the jurors had several tablets of notes.

They clearly followed the testimony closely and deliberated accordingly.

Ann, I bet none of them were in a hurry to go on a cruise either.

Kudos to this jury, they kept little Robert the focus of this trial and made sure the monster responsible would stay behind bars. Ann, thanks for the video. Lost1Jazz did a beautiful job, it brought tears to my eyes.

Hi, Piper!

Just now seeing your comment. Yes, I think Lost1Jazz did a beautiful job on the video. I wonder if Lost1Jazz is a family member or friend. Because of the pics of Robert it has to be someone close to the family.

We'll have to remember this song as a possibility to use for "future" videos you might make.

Melissa Jenkins sentenced to 25 years in prison, Daniel Ehrlick sentenced to life for the murder of Robert Manwill

BY Patrick Orr
Idaho Statesman - Boise, Idaho

Published: 09/02/11

Fourth District Judge Darla Williamson agreed to the 25-year fixed sentence Melissa Jenkins agreed to in a deal earlier this year when she pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting a second-degree murder in the death of her son, Robert Manwill.

Williamson said she didn't believe Jenkins' tears in the courtroom, or that she truly felt remorse for allowing her boyfriend, Daniel Ehrlick, to beat Robert over the course of weeks, and hiding the boy's bruises from family members and social workers. She said Jenkins' history — three children with different fathers, a previous conviction for child battery — indicated that if Jenkins were given the opportunity she could have another chlid and she could hurt it.

Read more: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/09/02/1783399/melissa-jenkins-sentenced-to-25.html#ixzz1Wr90201Q



Darin Oswald / Idaho Statesman
Daniel Ehrlick and Melissa Jenkins receive their respective sentences Friday Sept. 2, 2011 in 4th District Court in Boise, for their roles in the death of 8-year-old Robert Manwill in 2009.



Darin Oswald / Idaho Statesman
Daniel Ehrlick and Melissa Jenkins receive their respective sentences Friday Sept. 2, 2011 in 4th District Court in Boise, for their roles in the death of 8-year-old Robert Manwill in 2009. Ehrlick was given a life sentence with no chance of parole. Jenkins was given a 25 year sentence in prison with no chance for parole.

Beasts behind bars.......no parole. Jenkins was just as responsible as Ehrlick. She would have done it again.

Thanks for the pictures and updates, Ann.

Rest in peace, little Robert

Melissa Jenkins tearfully apologizes during her sentencing

by Jamie Grey
KTVB.com - Boise, Idaho

Posted on September 2, 2011 at 6:10 PM

Updated today at 6:30 PM

BOISE -- Before she was sentenced on Friday, Melissa Jenkins made a tearful apology directly to Robert Manwill's father for not protecting their son.

Jenkins was sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole for aiding and abetting second-degree murder for not doing something to stop the abuse of Robert, who died in July of 2009.

Jenkins sentence comes as part of a plea agreement. Prosecutors could ask for up to 25 years without the possibility of early release. They got what they asked for, but the judge said she deserved more punishment than the agreement allowed.

"You deserve the worst of punishments for what you allowed to happen to Robert," Judge Darla Williamson said. "Bottom line is I'd like to impose a greater sentence than 25, but I can't."

Read more:

http://www.ktvb.com/news/crime/Melissa-Jenkins-apologizes-during-her-sentencing-129166483.html

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Video -RAW: Melissa Jenkins makes tearful apology in court

http://www.ktvb.com/video/featured-videos/RAW-Melissa-Jenkins-makes-tearful-apology-in-court-129125223.html
KTVB Boise, Idaho 9-2-11

"You deserve the worst of punishments for what you allowed to happen to Robert," Judge Darla Williamson said. "Bottom line is I'd like to impose a greater sentence than 25, but I can't."

She deserves life w/o parole. It's a shame our system can't work around these plea deals or not allow them at all to administer proper punishment for the crime committed.

Hi, Piper!

Good to "see" you! You are so dedicated in advocacy for children and I've missed you.

I followed Robert's trial closely. I love Judge Darla! She saw through Melissa's fake "crying". Judge Darla hit the nail on the head when she implied that Melissa felt no remorse.

Too bad Judge D could not hand down a harsher sentence but she could not due to the plea agreement.

The good news is Melissa will have to serve her 25 years without parole!

Video -RAW: Judge Darla Williamson hands down Ehrlick's sentence

by KTVB - Boise, Idaho

Posted on September 2, 2011 at 12:08 PM

Judge Darla Williamson handed down two life sentences to convicted murderer Daniel Ehrlick Friday in an Ada County courtroom. Click on the video link to watch raw video of the court proceedings.

View video:

http://www.ktvb.com/video/featured-videos/RAW-Judge-Darla-Williamson-hands-down-Ehrlicks-sentence-129116513.html

Ehrlick, Jenkins head to prison for killing Robert Manwill



by KTVB

KTVB.COM - Boise, Idaho

Posted on September 2, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Updated today at 6:31 PM

BOISE -- An Idaho man and his ex-girlfriend learned their fates Friday in the death of 8-year-old Robert Manwill in 2009.

First, Daniel Ehrlick was sentenced in a packed Boise courtroom Friday for first-degree murder. Manwill's body was found in an irrigation canal about a week after his disappearance set off a massive search across Boise. He will face two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole.

Read more and read tweets from the court room below this article:

http://www.ktvb.com/home/Daniel-Ehrlick-gets-life-sentence-in-Robert-Manwills-death-129107488.html

This is an informative article by Kathleen Kreller of the Idaho Statesman.

To the right of the article, please see:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Independent report could come this month

I continue to monitor the State of Idaho Health and Welfare regarding Robert Manwill's case. There needs to be more stringent policies in place.

I am looking forward to reading the Independent Report.
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State of Idaho missed the warning signs in Robert Manwill case

Health and Welfare says it followed all court orders and procedures in the weeks before Robert Manwill’s death, but the trial of his killer raised new questions about how it responded to red flags.

BY KATHLEEN KRELLER © 2011 Idaho Statesman
Idaho Statesman - Boise, Idaho

Published: 10/09/11

Since Robert Manwill’s murder in the summer of 2009, some of the biggest unanswered questions have asked how it could have happened under the scrutiny of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, and how the state could prevent such a crime from happening again.

The murder trial that convicted Daniel Ehrlick, the boyfriend of Robert’s mother Melissa Jenkins, revealed that the two adults covered up the systematic abuse Ehrlick submitted Robert to in the weeks before his death; they hid Robert from visiting social workers, including hiding him in a closet; and they lied about Robert being in the home. Jenkins pleaded guilty to aiding in the murder of her son.

Testimony and evidence from the trial revealed warning signs that state case workers failed to recognize or follow up on:


Read more: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/10/09/1832084/state-missed-the-warning-signs.html#ixzz1aK4g2MCY

AP: Idaho Only State Lagging to Develop Permanent Panel on Infant Deaths

Posted by George Prentice on Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 10:17 AM

The Boise Weekly - Boise, Idaho

The Associated Press reports that Idaho will soon become the only state in the nation without a formal, regular panel to review child and infant deaths.

The state of Arkansas last week formed its first regular panel to examine infant deaths. Volunteers from social service agencies, law enforcement and health care will serve on teams to evaluate the fatalities.

Read more:

http://www.boiseweekly.com/CityDesk/archives/2011/10/09/ap-idaho-only-state-lagging-to-develop-permanent-panel-on-infant-deaths

I followed this case as it unfolded and followed the trial closely.

The Boise, Idaho media did an exceptional job of covering the trial, including live tweets during testimony.

A very special thank you to the Boise media for bringing awareness to Robert Manwill's horrific abuse, torture and eventual murder.

I think of Robert often and one day I hope a friend and I can make an "In Memory" video for Robert.

Gone . . . but not forgotten! Rest in peace, precious Robert!

Thinking of Robert Manwill on Thanksgiving Day . . .



Gone . . . but not forgotten! "Happy Thanksgiving, Robert" . . . in Heaven!

Health and Welfare releases panel report after Manwill death

By KBOI Web Staff
Boise, Idaho

Published: Mar 5, 2012 at 3:14 PM MST





BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has released a report on a case that drew national headlines.

Read more:

http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/Health-and-Welfare-releases-panel-report-after-Manwill-death-141491493.html
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Direct Link to the Robert Manwill Independent Review pdf:

http://kbcibim.s3.amazonaws.com/Robert%20Manwill%20Independent%20Review.pdf

Exclusive prison phone recordings made by mother of Robert Manwill

By Michelle Edmonds
KIVI - Boise, Idaho

CREATED May. 23, 2012

Today's 6 exclusively obtained the phone conversations of Melissa Jenkins from state prison.

Jenkins is the mother of Robert Manwill, an 8-year old Boise boy murdered in 2009.

Read more and view video:

http://www.kivitv.com/news/local/153435505.html
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The video is 5:21 and there are snippets of Melissa Jenkins' phone conversations from prison. She shows no remorse for the murder of her precious son, Robert Manwill.

Oh, she said she loves it in prison. Gets to sun, eat fresh baked bread and cakes, loves sketch drawings, etc.

What about Robert Manwill, Melissa?

Child welfare report on Robert Manwill's death released

By Tina Jensen
KIVI - Boise, Idaho

CREATED Mar. 5, 2012


Robert Manwill


A 13-member independent panel convened to review the death of Robert Manwill has provided recommendations to improve Idaho child welfare practices.

Robert Manwill was an eight year old Treasure Valley youth who was brutally murdered by his mother’s boyfriend, Daniel Ehrlick, in July 2009. Department of Health and Welfare Director Richard Armstrong ordered an independent review shortly after the first degree murder conviction of Ehrlick on June 30th, 2011. The review panel’s primary objective was to evaluate the case and develop system recommendations to help protect and safeguard children in the future.

Read more:

http://www.kivitv.com/news/local/141433513.html

A copy of the report and recommendations are posted on the DHW website at:

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/AboutUs/FromTheNewsroom/Robert%20Manwill%20Independent%20Review.pdf
pdf - RE: Robert Manwill

Oh Ann.. reading the last two comments by you is so painful. I didn't know Robert, but I knew a little boy and his name was Bobby.. He looked so much like Robert. His Mother didn't want him either but his Dad did.. even so he wasn't able to raise Bobby and he pretty much grew up with his aunt who was a friend of mine. I used to feel so bad for Bobby.. bur he survived with cousins for siblings and an aunt for a Mom with his Dad in the military. If only little Robert had had an aunt.. if ONLY his worthless Mother would have allowed Robert to have a life.

Ann - Tx wrote:

Ann - Tx wrote:In Loving Memory Of Robert Manwill
by Lost1Jazz



~ ~ ~ Rest in Peace precious Robert! ~ ~ ~

Gone . . . but not forgotten!

You captured my heart, precious Robert. I will never forget you. I wish I could have known you!

"Happy Birthday, Robert!" . . . you would have been 10 years old on 6-8-11.

Bringing the tribute forward.

In the photos, Robert appears happy, healthy and well cared for. Makes me wonder when the love stopped and the torture began. I hope his suffering wasn't long.
Robert was such a sweet little boy.

Marica, the photos of Robert were taken when he lived with his bio dad.

The torture and abuse began when Robert went to stay with his mom and Daniel Ehrlick for the summer.

Boise's Channel 6 phone conversations: Robert Manwill’s mom likes prison food, friends

STATESMAN STAFF
Idaho Statesman - Boise, Idaho

Posted: 12:00am on May 25, 2012
Modified: 12:12am on May 25, 2012

Melissa Jenkins described life at the Pocatello women’s prison as “fun,” KIVI-TV Channel 6 reported.

Snipped:

“In those entire 12 hours, never once did she say she was sorry,” Edmonds said.

Jenkins did complain that she didn’t have a photo of Robert, whom she called “Boo.”

“I play cards, and we walk. And when we have rec we can go outside and lay in the sun if we want to,” Jenkins said in one recording. “We can walk outside, we can play volleyball, which I do. We actually get homemade baked breads, rolls. The cakes are actually made fresh every day. It’s fun. I love it.”

Read more:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/05/25/2130304/robert-manwills-mom-likes-prison.html

Excellent archives!


http://www.idahostatesman.com/RobertManwill/
Idaho Statesman Boise, Idaho Current as of 5/25/12

Archives: Robert Manwill

Gone . . . but not forgotten . . .

Rest in peace, precious Robert!


In Loving Memory Of Robert Manwill


Uploaded by Lost1Jazz on Sep 17, 2009 - YouTube

Source:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxwWdQeanXk&feature=player_embedded#!
YouTube - In Loving Memory Of Robert Manwill

Thank you Ann for the info. This was a case I wan't active in reading the docs on. I am enraged this woman still breaths the air real mothers do. Too bad she didn't love her child's life as much as she seems to love her life now.