Intimate Violence Deaths in the News

A compilation of daily news articles from around the United States about deaths (including both people and animals) that appear to occur in the context of a past or present intimate relationship, focusing on 2009-present. (NOTE: this blog is limited to incidents that appear in the media and are captured by our search terms. We recognize this is not an exhaustive portrayal of all deaths resulting from intimate violence.) When is society going to realize intimate violence makes victims of us all?

Friday, October 9, 2009

Shawano, WI: Ex-husband pleads no contest in fatal fire

Associated Press

7:22 AM CDT, October 8, 2009

SHAWANO, Wis.

The Shawano (SHAW'-noh) man charged with setting the fire that killed his ex-wife has pleaded no contest to amended charges.

Prosecutors say Michael Schutt ignited the house fire that took the life of 49-year old Dawn Schutt in August 2008. Her 18-year-old son Zach was also home at the time, he managed to escape with minor injuries.

Schutt pleaded no contest in a plea agreement with prosecutors Wednesday. Sentencing is set for January.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Shawano, WI: Ex-husband pleads no contest in fatal fire

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