Dale & Leilani Neumann - 2nd degree homicide -Trial TB
Parents to stand trial Judge rules evidence in girl's death supports going forward with case By Jeff Starck • Wausau Daily Herald • June 11, 2008 ? A town of Weston couple accused of praying for their 11-year-old daughter's recovery rather than seeking medical attention are getting a look at some of the evidence against them. Dale Neumann, 46, and his wife, Leilani, 40, appeared in court Tuesday on felony charges of second-degree reckless homicide and waived their right to a preliminary hearing in exchange for a small, white box of documents. They reached a deal with prosecutors, who were not obligated to turn over the evidence at this time. Neumanns in court: Watch here Madeline Kara Neumann died March 23 from complications of untreated diabetes, according to the county's medical examiner. Kara's parents told investigators they did not know she had diabetes. Marathon County Circuit Court Judge Vincent Howard on Tuesday ordered the couple to stand trial in the case, which has drawn national attention. Howard rejected a motion by the Neumanns' attorneys to dismiss the case. Howard ruled the criminal complaint provided sufficient information for the attorneys to begin preparing their defense. Dale Neumann's attorney, Jay Kronenwetter, had asked the judge to have prosecutors explain what specific actions the Neumanns took that caused their daughter's death. "It does indicate, at least to me, there is enough here to show there is a subjective realization on the part of the defendants that the health of their daughter was seriously impaired," Howard said. "And at least to an objective observer, (it) would indicate the need of prompt medical treatment." An arraignment, where the Neumanns would enter a plea, is expected to be scheduled later this month. Kronenwetter withdrew a motion asking for certain personal belongings to be returned to the Neumanns. Prosecutors agreed to return some items and will provide copies of passages from a Bible and journals they might use as evidence. The Neumanns' computers remain at a state Crime Lab, where they are being examined, District Attorney Jill Falstad said. http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080611/WDH0101/806110675/1981