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Lawrence School child abuse; Waukesha child care teacher on trial
Prosecutors say she hurt multiple children when she worked at a Waukesha day care center. Now, Heather Miller is on trial.
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Prosecutors say she hurt multiple children when she worked at a Waukesha day care center. Now, Heather Miller is on trial.
Heather Miller trial
What we know:
Prosecutors charged 51-year-old Heather Miller with four charges of child abuse and second-degree recklessly endangering safety.
Heather Miller
Three years ago, Waukesha police conducted a search at The Lawrence School. It came after parents took their child to Children's Wisconsin. They said the child was "lethargic, fussy and unwell" after day care. Police say Miller set up mattresses to "lock cameras" and slammed a 1-year-old boy "face down into a crib."
Prosecutors said the child's "body bounced up and down" and Miller "held him down so hard" the child "struggled to breathe."
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Prosecutors said Miller slammed another child's head into a pack ‘n play and toss another "8 to 10 feet," causing the child’s face to hit the floor.
In total, investigators said there were three victims, some with special needs.
The Lawrence School, Waukesha
Dig deeper:
Two other workers were charged with child abuse-fail or prevent bodily harm. Kathryn Asher and Annemarie Fraker are listed as potential witnesses in Miller's trial. Both are scheduled for plea/sentencing hearings in October.
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The Lawrence school shut down. Waukesha police said it was operating at over 150% of its state-regulated capacity.
Heather Miller
Jury hearing the case
By the numbers:
The Waukesha County jury consists of nine men and four women. One will be chosen as an alternate juror if needed.
The trial is expected to wrap up by Friday, Sept. 26.
Waukesha Lawrence School license revoked, abuse charges
Waukesha's The Lawrence School's day care license was revoked after Heather Miller, the "lead teacher," was charged with abusing a baby boy, slamming the infant into a mattress. Miller's mother posted her $6,000 bond.
The Source: Information in this post was provided by Wisconsin Circuit Court Access as well as previous FOX6 News coverage.