Jeffrey Koistinen and his Family Continue to Carry the Weight of Their Loss

The death of 17-month-old Liam Koistinen under the care of a Watertown childcare provider shattered not only his parents’ world but also the trust of an entire community. For Jeffrey Koistinen (Liam’s father) and Liam’s mom, the sentencing of Amanda Walder in 2023 did little to ease the heartbreak. Their grief, shared publicly in interviews and court statements, remains raw and unshakable.