STILLWATER—Minnesota prosecutors say a Woodbury father intentionally dropped his 4-month-old son headfirst on the floor because the baby was crying and fussy.
Thirty-six-year-old Matthew Hoisser is charged with second-degree murder in the April death of his son, Gus Christian.
A criminal complaint says Hoisser told investigators he was frustrated because the baby was "being difficult," so he dropped him.
The child died of blunt force trauma several days later at the Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis.
The child's obituary stated that "Gus was a sweet, beautiful baby, a source of joy to his parents, and beloved by all who knew him."
The childcare provider also found Gus to be "limp and quiet after changing his diaper."
After the provider found out later that the child was having breathing problems, she decided to call 911, according to the station.
After the call, Gus was transported to a nearby hospital and later transferred to the Minnesota hospital. He died five days later.
Previous Injury
"According to investigators, Hoisser also admitted the baby’s head hit a portion of uncarpeted floor a few weeks prior to April 25," the station reported.He was examined and the baby's doctor said he had an ulcer on his soft palate and hand, foot and mouth disease, the complaint states.
No-Contact Order
The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports a Washington County judge also ordered Hoisser to have no contact with his wife, Nicole, who is pregnant.Hoisser’s attorney, John Leunig, says the order isn’t necessary because Hoisser’s wife supports him. A hearing on the no-contact order is scheduled Monday.
"Bail was set at $350,000 on Friday, Aug. 9 with the following conditions: no drug or alcohol use; submit to random drug testing; not possess any firearms or other deadly or dangerous weapons; remain law-abiding; make all future court appearances and have no contact with minors under the age of 18," The Voice For The Voiceless reported.