Waunakee dad gets 15 years in prison in baby's death

A young father, who described himself as a stay-at-home dad and said he "lost it" and beat his baby when the 11-week old wouldn't stop crying last February, was sentenced to prison Thursday for 15 years following a two-hour emotionally laden hearing which brought sobs from many in the courtroom. David Roberts, 21, who was living in Waunakee at the time he beat his son, Aaron Michael-Alan Roberts, must also serve 20 years of extended supervision when he completes his prison term. Aaron was the second child born to Roberts and his girlfriend, LizaMarie Cobb James, and Cobb James broke into sobs as she talked about the effect of the loss of her son on her and her family. "He took away one of the things I loved," she said amid tears. "I will never be able to forgive him for what he has done." Dane County Circuit Court Judge... [read full story]