Ada County prosecutors have decided not to seek the death penalty in their case against a Boise couple.

Daniel Ehrlick is accused of beating young Robert Manwill to death in July. Manwill's mother, Melissa Jenkins, is accused of covering up the crime and lying to police about what happened.

Ada County prosecutors announced Friday they would not seek the death penalty against Jenkins and Ehrlick, who are both charged with first-degree murder, the Idaho Statesman reported.

Thousands of Boise residents helped to search Manwill's Boise neighborhood after the child was reported missing. His body was found in an irrigation canal near Kuna.