Wisconsin’s Most Wanted: Anthony Schaap on the run ahead of sentencing

The Brief

  • Anthony Schaap is wanted for severely injuring his 3-month-old daughter, resulting in a skull fracture and broken leg.
  • After confessing to throwing the infant out of frustration, Schaap pleaded guilty to child abuse. He fled while awaiting sentencing.
  • U.S. Marshals say Schaap is believed to be hiding in the Milwaukee area.

MILWAUKEE U.S. Marshals are on the hunt for a Milwaukee man accused of seriously injuring his crying infant. Investigators say rather than comforting the 3-month-old, he became abusive.

Search for Anthony Schaap

What we know:

Authorities say 29-year-old Anthony Schaap didn’t act like much of a father in April 2024.

“Kind of at a loss for words with that type of cruelty,” the marshal said. “I’ll never understand it.”

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