Boy hurt when mattress, boy fall from car; woman arrested

Friday, September 30, 2011

Nevada Daily Mail

On Tuesday Sept. 27, Michelle L. Koutz, 29, was taken into custody by Nevada police after detectives learned of an injury caused to a 9-year-old boy who was in her care.

A press release issued Thursday by the Nevada Police Department said that, according to a report from Sgt. Jeff Baker, Koutz was attempting to transport a mattress by placing the item on top of her car, a 1995 Chevrolet Lumina. The boy, who was not identified in the release, was reportedly lying on top of the mattress in order to hold it in place. As the vehicle was traveling on Subway, near Walnut Street, the child and the mattress were both blown off of the top of the vehicle and into the roadway.

The child was transported to a hospital in Kansas City where he underwent surgery for a head injury, the press release said.

A felony warrant was issued by the Associate Circuit Court, charging Koutz with first degree endangering the welfare of a child.

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tragic and stupid

-- Posted by IcedGreenTea on Fri, Sep 30, 2011, at 9:39 AM
SHE ISN'T THE MOTHER OF THIS BOY, SHE WAS THE SITTER. VERY TRAGIC FOR HIM AND THE MOTHER.

-- Posted by BORN&RAISEDNEVADAMO on Fri, Sep 30, 2011, at 12:42 PM
I hope she ia not college educated.....Lord help us if she is!

-- Posted by B_WILD on Fri, Sep 30, 2011, at 2:05 PM
I know her very well and she is a wonderful mother who deserves all of her little beautifull blessed little ones. This is a tragic ACCIDENT and I am praying for everyone involved.

-- Posted by sweettootsie on Fri, Sep 30, 2011, at 3:45 PM
Ok, accidents happen. But what IDIOT puts a CHILD on top of a mattress, which is on top of a car! It is just hard to believe that someone would be that stupid

-- Posted by anonymous83 on Fri, Sep 30, 2011, at 4:11 PM
Amen !!! Cloud_Nine!! Wow I was totally stunned when I heard of this story. So sad to say the least. I feel sorry for that poor little boy and his family I can not imagine what they must be going through.

-- Posted by smiley76 on Fri, Sep 30, 2011, at 4:54 PM
Maybe She Should Be Strapped To A Mattress on Top Of A Car And Have Someone Drive That Car 70 MPH Down The Interstate And Let It Blow Off , See How She Likes IT ! I J S

-- Posted by Smoke_Johnson on Fri, Sep 30, 2011, at 7:16 PM
She didn't even call the police or ambulance when it happened-ed! She took the kid to a restaurant where his Mom was working how guilty is that!

-- Posted by deleted on Fri, Sep 30, 2011, at 9:37 PM
Wow that is some redneck stuff!!! She should of been on the mattress and had the kid drive the car...lol

-- Posted by expressolc on Sat, Oct 1, 2011, at 12:21 AM
It really makes me wonder about her thought process, How does she qualify this in her mind? Is it just me or does it seem that STUPID is on the rise in Vernon county?

I feel sorry for the child, head traumas are a life long issues with higher rates of all types of medical problems.

-- Posted by endersgame on Sat, Oct 1, 2011, at 10:38 AM
It's not stupid people in vernon county, it's stupid people everywhere. We as parents are suppose to protect our babies but how can we witht the way this world is. It takes two parents to earn a living, and that is if your lucky to have two parents in the home. In order to have to realiable babysitter which is licensed it cost a whole paycheck and many people can't afford that so they leave their child with anybody, trusting their child will be safe. My heart and prayers goes out to the family of this boy. meanwhile this lady should never again be trust alone with a child! She obviously has some screws missing.

-- Posted by mom1970 on Sat, Oct 1, 2011, at 11:51 AM
Thank you, 1970 Mom! It's about time someone pointed out the fact that there are just stupid people everywhere and sometimes people make stupid mistakes. Do some people here think they are the chosen ones?...Living in a county that is simply filled with perfection? Ha! It's worldwide, not just in Nevada, MO. I agree with 1970 completely concerning the financial struggles,too. My thoughts and prayers are with the boy and his family.

-- Posted by justanothermom on Sun, Oct 2, 2011, at 11:31 AM
Forrest Gump: Momma says stupid is as stupid does.

-- Posted by Oneofus on Mon, Oct 3, 2011, at 10:07 AM
I am pretty sure the boy did not get killed as Howi stated....believe me I am condoning or excusing this ladies action...I am appalled by them to say the least, but at least get facts straight....I am pretty sure the news reported today that the boy is home and recovering....

-- Posted by pachristensen on Mon, Oct 3, 2011, at 11:46 AM
My previous post should say I am NOT condoning or excusing...sorry for typo.

-- Posted by pachristensen on Mon, Oct 3, 2011, at 11:46 AM
You know what they say "you can't fix stupid"

-- Posted by TerryB on Mon, Oct 3, 2011, at 6:48 PM
"The difference between stupidity and genius is, that genius has it's limits"..................Albert Einstein

-- Posted by TerryB on Mon, Oct 3, 2011, at 6:51 PM
Howi...I have no idea what you are trying to say. What I was pointing out was the MISINFORMATION and UNFACTS that you were saying about the boy being killed...whatever...doesn't really matter. Just glad the boy is doing better and hope the lady that did this to him gets all she deserves!

-- Posted by pachristensen on Tue, Oct 4, 2011, at 10:03 AM
Who wrote the title to this story, a caveman?

-- Posted by deleted on Wed, Oct 5, 2011, at 4:17 PM
I agree the title of this article is ridiculous.

-- Posted by momofmanykiddos on Wed, Oct 5, 2011, at 9:54 PM
This woman has now been charged with stealing the mattress from Loretta's attic. They have her on a security camera.

-- Posted by sam floor on Thu, Oct 6, 2011, at 5:56 PM
This is a sad story.i feel for the mother and the child.And this woman had no business having anyones children as she has lost her own.What a shame that this child got hurt at the hands of someone not responsible enough to even take care of herself

-- Posted by littlefishinabigpond on Tue, Oct 11, 2011, at 5:56 AM

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