SarahB1: Norbert has been no where near the little girl. Mike is just trying to do everything he can to make it seem like Norbert is doing something wrong. He has had no contact whatsoever with her.

Mike26: So, did the mother ever take the private lie detector test? If so, can you tell us the outcome?

I also saw that the child's father has filed a "child restraining order" against Norbert Cantu. Does this indicate the Mr. Cantu has been near the child since the incident? Can somebody explain what this filing would indicate?

I can't believe the case against Stephanie Witt is taking so long to reach a conclusion. I heard that just this past week she made two "not guilty" pleas and is scheduled for a trial in early February 2010. Does anyone know where and with whom the child is living? I hope the little girl has recovered fully from her head injuries.

Today's the BIG DAY!! I just pray that justice is served.

Norbert also stated on multiple occassions that Alaina is going to make up things to break them up!!Now Stephanie told her shrink this before the incident!!!Norbert has been covering his tracks the whole time!!!Stephanie belived him she never seen him abuse her!!Did u know the slaps that was said to happen were made up!!!Norbert made her believe that everythings going to be ok!!He came up with a story so Steph could see Alaina. Also my daughter wasnt complaining of her head hurting all that week!!Alaina was fine until Stephanie went in to Woodmans!!Norbert I know what you did dont think your getting away with this.I promise I wont give up till someone Investigates this!!!They can get the truth if they look for it!!I will hold fund rasiers to come up with the money for a private Investigator.All it takes is one screw up on Probation buddy and you will be back in court!!I can prove a civil Lawsuit to !!!If that Judge would of been able to see all the wittnesses that can verify all the things ALAINA SAYS HAPPENED!!OR IF THEY EVEN WOULD OF CALLED STEPHS SHRINK IN TO TESTIFY!!THERE WAS ENOUGH EVIDENCE ON NORBERT THEY JUST DIDNT LISTEN OR EVEN LOOK AT IT!!!THIS CASE WAS CLOSED JUST AS FAST AS IT5 OPENED!!!THAT MAKES ME SICK!!!MY DAUGHTER WAS FAILED AND I WANT TO KNOW WHY!!!THE MOTHER WILL TAKE A LIE DETECTOR TEST!!THEY SHOULD MAKE THAT COWARD CHILD ABUSER NORBERT TAKE ONE AS WELL!!!THAT MAN DESERVES TO BE IN PRISON FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE!!!

My cousin posted this on rants and raves janesville!! shes went through all of this with me!!!! As if this case were so simple…..
What this information fails to inform you all of, is the mounting evidence against Cantu that should have been investigated and was not. I don't know what I can say or can't say , I do know the public does not have the whole truth. I am truly saddened at how things have ended up with this case. The system seems to be so desensitized that they forget that this is more than just a case number. I understand that there are policies and procedures, but if anyone truly cared they would find a way for justice.

I read these blogs and it sickens me all the cursing, name calling, and just plain meanness. This a man fighting for his abused daughters rights. What if it was your daughter, grand daughter, sister, mother, or family….. Would you feel any different???

I pray Alaina recovers fully, and I pray that the family will find closure and peace.

Sincerely,

Someone who does care

TOBE1 I SEEN WHAT YOU SAID ABOUT MY FAMILY. WHY WOULD YOU MAKE UP THINGS?MYSELF AND MY FAMILY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR ALAINA!!THE PROTEST WAS STARTED BY ME AND WHO WAS OUT THERE WITH ME? MY FAMILY!!!!!!!! SO GET YOUR FACTS BEFORE SPEAKING!!IF I DIDNT CARE OR IF I WAS NEVER THERE I WOULDNT HAVE DONE ALL THAT I HAVE!!I HAVE THE EVIDENCE ON NORBERT!!JUST WAIT ITS OUT THERE AND IT WILL BE ALL OVER!!MAYBE NOT RIGHT AWAY BUT SOON I PROMISE!!
I also put a CHILD ABUSE RESTRAINING ORDER ON NORBERT!! HE SHOULD BE SERVED ANY DAY NOW!!!HE WILL ALWAYS EXPLAIN WHAT HE DID TO A LITTLE GIRL!!NORBERT HAS 2 BOYS IN IDAHO HE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH!!THANK GOD WE DONT NEED MORE MONSTERS!!STEPHANIE GAVE THAT KID UP AS SOON AS SHE FIGURED OUT NORBERT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT HAPPENED TO ALAINA!!!NORBERT MAKES KIDS AND DONT TAKE CARE OF THEM!!HES A MENACE AND A DANGER TO SOCIETY!!NORBERT TOLD ME HES A BIG TIME BOXER!!COME TO FIND OUT HES BOXED IN A FRIENDS GARAGE A FEW TIMES!!! LOL!!THE GUY COULDNT FIGHT HIS WAY OUT OF A WET PAPER BAG!!THATS WHY HE BEAT UP A 3YEAR OLD BIG BAD MAN THERE!!I WISH HE WOULD TRY ME!!I WOULD LOVE IT!!! THE GUY LIES!!THATS WHY I KNOW HE WONT TAKE ME UP ON TAKING THE LIE DETECTOR TEST!!PEOPLE CALL THE NEWS STATION LETS GET THE MOTHER AND NORBERT TO TAKE A LIE DETECTOR TEST!!!LETS GET THE TRUTH FOR ALAINA!!!!THE MOTHER VOLENTEERS TO TAKE IT!! SO WAHTS NORBERT HAVE TO HIDE? wilderm8@aol.com

Tobe1 I see you keep getting rid of the message where I said Id pay for Norbert to take a lie detector test!!!Alainas Mother said she will take one!!!So why wouldnt Norbert want to clear his name if hes so innocent? Its over now they cant do anything else to him!!I know I would take one if I was innocent. We both KNOW NORBERT WONT TAKE ONE.HE DID HURT ALAINA.NORBERT DROPPED STEPHANIE OFF AT WOODMAN.NORBERT AND ALAINA WERE ALONE IN THE CAR!!NORBERT THEN COMES RUNNING IN WOODMANS WITH ALAINA UNCONCIOUS!!!TOBE1 THAT MONSTER ALMOST KILLED ALAINA HOW CAN YOU STICK UP FOR HIM? FAMILY OR NOT I WOULD DIS OWN SOMONE IN MY FAMILY IF THEY DID SOMETHING LIKE THIS.ALAINA SAYS WHAT HE DID IN DETAIL!!!ITS SICK WHAT HE DID.THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH HIM.I PROMISE YOU I WONT STOP UNTIL THE TRUTH IS TOLD AND EVERYONE KNOWS WHAT THAT MONSTER DID!!!I WISH HE WOULD TRY WHAT HE DID ON ME!!!!

thevoiceofkids:
Your point is???? There were a number of "mandatory reporters" involved in this case: law enforcement; emergency room staff; physicians, nurses, etc who treated her after she was admitted to the hospital; etc. The problem isn't a failure to report the "suspicion" of child abuse...the problem is how the investigative process was handled after the report was received.

mss_sassy_wi:
The CARE House wasn't an option since the child was still hospitalized when the "window of opportunity" (re: obtaining an "uncontam inated" interview from the victim) presented itself! The Rock County DA's office has a substantial track record of refusing to prosecute cases of child abuse/neglect unless the child/victim has been interviewed at the CARE House and DA O'Leary's allegiance to the CARE House--at any cost---has only served to further traumatize those child/victims. The inception of the CARE House was politically motivated (check your Rock County history) and the agencies responsible for prosecuting child abusers seem to have forgotten that convictions occurred prior to "multidisciplinary interviewing" concept that was crammed down the throat of every agency responsible for investigating child abuse/neglect in Rock County in the early 1990's! What the DA's office failed to acknowledge is that there are many cases where justice isn't served as a result of DA O'Leary's myopic loyalty to a PROCESS rather than ensuring that justice is more than a word on a statue or plaque in the courthouse!

Code Section 48.981, 48.02 *What Constitutes Abuse Physical injury inflicted on child other than by accidental means, sexual abuse/exploitation, emotional damage, (harm to child's psychological or intellectual functioning which is exhibited by anxiety, depression, or other outward behavior) or neglect (failure to provide necessaries of life); on unborn child, habitual lack of self control by expectant mother in use of alcohol and controlled drugs *Mandatory Reporting Required By Physician, coroner, nurse, dentist, chiropractor, acupuncturist, or other medical or mental health professional, social worker, marriage or family therapist, counselor, public assistance worker, school teacher/administrator/counselor, mediator, child care or day care center worker, physical or occupational therapists, EMT, speech-language pathologists, police or law enforcement officer, attorney, member of treatment staff or alcohol/drug abuse counselor Basis of Report of Abuse/neglect *Reasonable cause to suspect that a child has been abused or neglected or has been threatened with abuse or neglect or that abuse or neglect will occur To Whom Reported The county department (or licensed child welfare agency under contract with the county department) or sheriff or police department *Penalty for Failure to Report or False Reporting Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to 6 months in jail

They could of had a conviction and a more serious one at that.The problem is on how this case was handled!! Nobody spoke to Alaina to find out what happened. They said cause people have had contact with her and cause of her age. The simple but most critcal thing that ruined any chance of getting Justice for Alaina was Detective Goth never asked the Hospital to secure the room when being taken out of Induced Coma. Then nobody could of talked to Alaina until he did. Then they would of known what happened to Alaina. Its not the Departments fault but I do say that Officer should not have the Badge after this. If somthings not done this is just going to keep happening. It says Child Abuse is on the rise in Rock County.Is that what we want for opur kids?They are our future and we need to protect them! Im only one person and I have came so close to giving up multiple times but then I look at Alaina head. She has scar from the front to the back of her head. This has been the hardest sittuation for me and my family to go through. I love Alaina so much and it hurts to think about how scared she must of been. Thats why I cant give up!! Something has to be done to change how these kind of cases are handled!! I need a ATTORNEY but im not sure who or how to go about getting something done here!! Its not about money here its about these kids who cant protect themselves from creeps like Norbert Cantu. If any good advice please Email me wilderm8@aol.com

Janesvillean, didn't you read the story? No jail time, no restitution and 2 whole years of probation! Maybe you think that serves justice, but aside from the probation, this misdemeanor plea bargain netted just as much punishment as an acquittal would have. As I said this is a travesty of justice no matter how anyone wants to spin it.

I doubt very many of us here know ALL the facts of what happened. We suspect many things and our collective gut tells us we're probably right. But, a judge nor jury can convict on gut feeling. They have to go by the facts that not only may be proven but are admissible in court.

Do you all really, honestly think Norbert can keep his nose clean for two full years? If he doesn't abide by the conditions of his probation, his next stop is the iron bar hotel. Do not pass Go, do not collect $200.

I'd be willing to bet on two things. First, that all law enforcement agencies in his area will be keeping close tabs on him. Second, there are enough people out there disgusted enough with his sentence that one or more of them might decide to discuss it with Norbert personally. He might find those folks a bit harder to handle than a poor little three year old girl.

For the record, I'm neither suggesting nor condoning anyone doing anything illegal. Rather, perhaps someone could have a good, old fashioned Come to Jesus speech with this troubled lad, help him see the error of his ways.

Punish child abusers with the fullest extent of the law. No deals for abusers of any kind. What was the DA thinking?

after i read this verdict, i thought about it quite a bit,i couldnt believe what i read. they sentence my son to 4 years in prison when he was 16 years old,and so be it,his crime was battery by prisoner,and probation revocation.then this man commits a heinous crime and gets probation.now thats enough of my sob story,this is concerning this precious little girl,and the scum who walked away with probation,evidently these judges and ada's should read the sylvia and jenny likens story out of indianapolis indiana,they called it the worst crime at the time the state of indiana had ever seen. the story is a child abuse case on 15 and 16 year old girls,then maybe they would think twice when they sentenced child abusers.for those of you posting if you dont know the story,if you can pull it up on your computer and read it, it will give you whole new outlook on child abusers if you have any pity on them at all.i hope and pray this mother and that thing is never allowed to see this little girl again,and i wish her all the best in the world.

So the DA didn't think they could prove a felony? That is the biggest load of crap I have ever heard. There is more than enough there to prove a felony. He beat the kid so bad that she had to lose part of her skull and might not regain full brain function. What a loser. 2 years probation?, that is pathetic. Good work to all those protesters, if I lived closer I would have protested too. I know of a certain situation personally where someone was charged with 1st degree sexual assault of a child and was only charged with 4th degree sexual assault. There was no question about what was done. Seems like the Janesville justice system doesn't care about children. Crimes against children should be taken seriously and not given leniency. That doesn't exactly send the right message to the general public does it?

Wow, beat a kid, get probation and the honor of breathing air... nice. Im surprised Judge Werner made this decision, he is normally the one to advocate for the kids...

lawyers are lazy.

why didn't they utilize the CARE House for the interview of the victim? The purpose of CARE House is to get on tape the child victim's statements/answers. The questions are asked by detectives and/or properly trained interviewers (no leading questions, etc.) so the child victim does not have to appear in front of her abuser in the event of a trial. Does Rock County not have qualified interviewers? It seems to me that comments heard later from the child would have come out during a successful interview and there would be no reason not to believe this man abused this child so severely that he does not deserve the freedoms that American soldiers have fought for. I would like to find the nearest tree to hang him from. But alas, I am a law abiding citizen, hopeful that justice prevails. It certainly did NOT prevail in this case. How unfortunate!

I got no call from that guy. I talked to Jenifer Roads and she wanted me to call her with the outcome. So I will be doing that tomorrow im just burnt out on all of this.Iv put so much time and effort in to all this for the past 7 months iv got alot caching up to do in school and other things. I just hope someone looks into this and makes changes on how cases like this are handled.Me on the other hand I got to focus on Alaina and getting her the attention needed at this time. Also I seen someone asked me about Nicole. I have no clue who that is. Stephanie if thats who your talking about did have the baby months back. I know she gave the baby up for adoption for reasons unknown to me.

billnewbie, trying and failing to get a conviction is ... an acquittal, with no jail time, no supervision, and no judicial conduct restrictions.

There is no professional associated with or employed by Rock County (Judge Werner, all attorneys in the DA's office, Corporation Counsel's office, etc.) committed to holding adults who abuse children accountable for their criminal behaviors. Check the sentences given by the circuit court judges in Rock County and compare them to the sentences given out by other circuit court judges across the state. Pleading out horrific child abuse cases is standard practice in the DA's office because they hire attorneys who have few, if any, skills in the courtroom; which means they lose these cases more often than they "win". Believe me, discussions occur re: whether or not the case is "win-able" prior to making the charging decision! What does that mean for the victims? Ask Alaina! Too many children tell their stories to detectives who "specialize" in interviewing victims of child abuse/neglect only to have the members of the "multidisciplinary team" take the easier, softer way....Way to go Rock County!! The hopeful aspect of this story is that there are members of the community who are finally paying attention! Historicallly, trials that involved animal abuse drew a courtroom full of advocates and convictions resulted in a prison sentence while trials involving child abuse drew few, if any, spectators and resulted in much lighter sentences--typically county jail time with Huber privileges (for the most egregious cases) or probation!

I drove by this protest and was sad I wasn't prepared to join. I am very sorry about Alaina's voice going unheard .

What happend to Governor Jim Doyle and big ups getting a independent review team togther? the
letter u sent me!!

Assistant District Attorney Gwanny Tjoa says she/he didn't think a felony could be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Too bad he/she didn't want to try. Even if the effort failed, the outcome wouldn't have been much different than this travesty of justice was!

hey, Miss Timmerman, CPS and the DA I think you should DO YOUR JOB! The court corporate counsel has even tried to quiet me. By what they are not doing. By threatening to put me in jail. What's to hide why are they so scared?

MIKE: I don't know your situation surrounding you & the mother,and don't really care. I just hope & pray you take good care of her & "NEVER" allow those ANIMALS around her EVER!! This is NOT justice,& i hope you will see to it,the legal way! I only wish there was a jury trial on this,i think we all know what the outcome would've been then.

Mike: Has Nicole had the baby yet? Is CPS intervening in any way on that one?

Why was my comment removed? It is a legitimate question and had NO questionable or offensive language in it. Unless people don't understand what a "crani" is.... If I or Big Bad Bubba beats "someone" to the point of them needing part of their skull removed, precedence would dictate that only 2 years probation be handed down, correct RCDA's office.....????!!!

hey, mike did Paul Ryan give u a call?

The whole thing could of been easly solved!!When Alaina was being taken out of her Hospital Induced Coma the police officer investigating should of made it where nobody could have cotact with Alaina until he talked to her first. Alaina was on a very secure floor there. I had to get a password from CPS to find my daughter there!!!Then it would of been easy to convict Norbert thats why I am so mad!! Thats why they said they couldnt take Alainas word!!Why wouldnt you talk to the victim and if this is your job why does it take me to think of this?It really would of been that SIMPLE!! Its not the Police Departments fault!! its the Officer who was handling it!! I feel he could atleast appoligize to Alaina!!!

I see a huge part of this problem as being the D.A.'s office because they're the ones who offer the plea deals in the first place. If the defendent accepts one, that pretty much shuts the door on how far the judge can go with regard to sentencing. Cantu initially was charged with a felony but had it reduced to a misdemeanor because he took the plea deal. So DISGUSTING and a real kick in the face to everyone who are sickened by such violence against a defenseless and innocent child. However, Rock County D.A. O'Leary doesn't care...I don't buy for one second that a felony against a reasonable doubt couldn't have been proved in this case!!

OMG Mike, wow unreal what that poor little girl went through and to think her own MOM didn't protect her from the SCUM.They both need to rot in hell.

Alainas doing great for all she has been through but she does have some isssues. I want people to know that it wasnt the Judges fault that Norbert got the sentece he got.It is Stephanies fault for lying to police and not being smart enopugh to put together if she didnt do it that Norbert had to of. Alaina woke after days of being in a coma and claimed Norbert kicked her in the head.Alaina also claimed he had choked her.Alaina acts out she tried to choke and smother one of the foster parents with a pillow. Alaina kept saying you cant breath brenda.When asked about it Alaina told Brenda that Norbert had done that to her. What 3 year old knows that you cant breath!!!So when I got the call that she had done that and said that. I told Brenda she needs to call Police.Brenda did and Police said they would be there to speak with Alaina that Thursday.They never came.I called and had meetings with police and prosecutors.They both told me they know they dont have the truth in this case.So I was upset that they werent going to reinvestigate. So I tried to make peolpe see that Alaina says what happened to her and she is the victim. But cause of her age nobody listened. Alaina told her main Doctor A CPS worker,foster parents,myself and many others what had happeneed to her. Alaina dont lie even when she does somthing wrong she dont lie about it. I just wanted somone to get to the bottom of this thats why I did that yesterday. Alaina should of had a voice and didnt.As Alainas dad I did my best to let people know whats going on here. Why would CPS ONLY FIND NORBERT RESPONSIBLE FOR ALAINAS INJURIES.THERES LIKE 4 DIFFRENT STORIES THEY BOTH GAVE TO POLICE.I want to know what happened to my kid.I have custody of her and Alaina was in a foster home cause of paper work more trama cause of paper work. Alaina deserved to have her side of it told.

I'm shocked Werner gace such a light sentence, to be totally honest. He's usually pretty fair. EVERYONE should be outraged over this! However, having dealt with CPS and the judicial system, I am not surprised. The judge who presided over the case in which I had close proximity to was Daley and he is VERY no-nonsense. The abuser in this case? A year's probation.... Only in Wisconsin can you beat a kid and drive drunk and NOT end up in jail!

BRING IT ON,FOR THIS LITTLE GIRL& EVERY OTHER CHILD THAT HAS & WILL BE ABUSED!! We need justice for all. These type of justice practicing people need to be accountable for their actions. We the people demand nothing less from them. Tar & feather & run out of town,like the good ole days!

By readign the other storys - she I think is doing much better. She is still shook up though Id imagine.
I too would sign!

I would be willing to sign said petition.

Aren't judges in Rock County Circuit Court elected officials? Can Judge Richard Werner be recalled? Let's start thinking petition here, folks (if it hasn't been done already). Petitions don't have to be one piece of paper after another all filled up full with names in alphabetical order. Can be just a few names on the paper, long as they include their name and signature. Thousand sheets of half full petition forms would be more impressive a sight, even. Somebody should print a bunch of petition forms out (I would but printer out of ink) and post them in every business that will allow it. If anyone does, be sure to include a statement about why we want to see Judge Richard Werner OUT OF THERE! Now, if this gets deleted, we will be led to believe that the powers that be at the Gazette know Judge Richard Werner.

I can't imagine how many are OUTRAGED at this JUDGE & DISTRICT ATTORNEY! HE DOES NOT deserve to set on the bench,& this D.A. I myself do not believe in this crap of plea dealing in situations like this. This little girl has been raped of a normal childhood,maybe raped of having a normal brain functions,raped from having trust in people,and most all raped from having justice served,from a system that seem to have "NO" regard for life that very well could have been taken! You people on the hill should be ashamed of yourselves for letting these scums of this earth walk FREE! Come election time,I WILL NOT FORGET! We know people like this "WILL" do something like this again,then what hand will you all slap???

It is good to see people advocating for the child. Too bad the sentence was so light! I hope the little girl is doing well.

They both need to be in jail.

Horribly sad.

Apparently he needs a little rough justice.

I wonder how the little girl is doing now. Does anyone know??? Man the sentence sure didn't fit the crime to me, poor little girl. Wow you can get away with just about anything now days...... so very sad.