Robert Manwill

Panel recommends new state Health and Welfare policies following 2009 Boise death of Robert Manwill

The report, written by a 13-member independent panel convened to review the death of Robert Manwill, makes policy recommendations to improve Idaho child welfare practices.

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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.

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

A judge tells Melissa Jenkins she deserves more than 25 years in prison, but agreed with deal to avoid a graphic trial

261 days ago
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Judge to Charles Manwill - Don't blame yourself for Robert Manwill's death

The majority of Friday’s sentencing hearings for Daniel Ehrlick and Melissa Jenkins was taken up by attorneys discussing how the pair should be punished for the murder of 8-year-old Robert Manwill in 2009.

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

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. Read other stories about Robert Manwill

262 days ago
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Melissa Jenkins, Daniel Ehrlick will now be sentenced on same day in September

Melissa Jenkins may not have testified against Daniel Ehrlick in his just-completed trial for murdering her 8-year-old in 2009, but now they will share a courtroom in September when they find out how long they will go to prison.

289 days ago
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Unsealed documents reveal a few more clues about how Daniel Ehrlick became a suspect in Robert Manwill’s murder

Melissa Jenkins told Boise police that she thought her boyfriend, Daniel Ehrlick, might have broken her son’s ribs the week before the couple reported the boy missing in July 2009.

311 days ago
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Jury finds justice for 8-year-old Robert Manwill, family says, as Daniel Ehrlick is convicted of first-degree murder

In a short statement to reporters, Robert Manwill’s father, Charles, thanked police, prosecutors and the community. As he turned away from the cameras, he pumped his arms in an emotional show of victory. See a gallery of photos from Thursday Read the jury's verdict Read more...

325 days ago
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Daniel Ehrlick is found guilty of the first-degree murder of Robert Manwill

After just two hours of deliberation, an Ada County jury found Daniel Ehrlick guilty of first-degree murder. Read the jury's verdict Read more about the Robert Manwill case Get breaking news text alerts sent to your mobile phone Sign up for breaking news alerts delivered to your...

325 days ago
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Daniel Ehrlick admits he kneeled on Robert Manwill

Daniel Ehrlick once challenged police to prove that he was guilty of murdering 8-year-old Robert Manwill.

327 days ago
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Ehrlick admits to kneeling with all his weight on Robert Manwill's body

Prosecutors and defense attorneys at the 1st degree murder trial of Daniel Ehrlick have closed their cases without a key witness ever taking the stand; Ehrlick's former girlfriend Melissa Jenkins. Daniel Ehrlick Jr. Read more about the Robert Manwill case

327 days ago