SHAWANO - The Shawano (SHAW'-noh)
man charged with setting the fire that killed his ex-wife
has pleaded no contest to amended charges.
Prosecutors say Michael
Schutt ignited the house fire that took the life of 49-year
old Dawn Schutt in August 2008. Her 18-year-old son Zach was
also home at the time, he managed to escape with minor
injuries.
Schutt pleaded no contest in
a plea agreement with prosecutors Wednesday. Sentencing is
set for January.