Andrew Freund and JoAnn Cunningham appeared in court to hear their charges and what their bond would be. 

A few details of their crime were released as well, including this chilling quote from the Northwest Herald:

Prosecutors said AJ was forced into a cold shower for an extended period of time and struck several times, which led to his death. It was not immediately clear what role each parent allegedly played in the child’s death.

If the couple can put together $500,00 each for bail they would be put under house arrest, have no contact with anyone under the age of 17, surrender any firearms, and would submit to random drug screens.

A trial date has not been set.

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