RACINE — The suspect in a 23-year-old cold case was in Racine County Circuit Court on Wednesday for arraignment. Lucas Ascencio Alonso, 66, of Zion, Ill., pleaded not guilty to first-degree intentional homicide in the strangling death of Linda Fields, who was 37 years old at the time of her death. Judge Eugene Gasiorkewicz will […]
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Second trial underway for teen charged in 2022 homicide
RACINE — A teen charged with homicide will be tried for the second time this year after the first trial ended in a hung jury. Zontell Junior, age 16 – Zontell Junior, 16, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the Aug. 12, 2022, shooting death of Quentin Smith, 16, who was a student at […]
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Man pleads to reduced number of charges in fatal DUI that killed student nurse in December 2022
RACINE — The man who allegedly caused an accident while driving drunk that killed a young woman was in Racine County Circuit Court on Tuesday where he pleaded no contest to a reduced number of charges. Ernesto R. Regalado Rodriguez, 21, pleaded no contest to homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle. Ernesto R. Regalado […]
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Trial now underway for 16-year-old Racine boy charged with homicide
RACINE — The jury is seated in a trial for a teen who was charged with homicide when he was just 14 years old. Sincere Granados, 16, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the Sept. 3, 2021, shooting death of Jayden Cronin, 17, a senior at Racine Unified’s Turning Point Academy. There is no […]
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Homicide charges filed in weekend stabbing, Racine woman facing life in prison
RACINE — A 27-year-old Racine woman is facing the rest of her life in prison after she allegedly stabbed a man to death over the weekend. Adele Gomez-Zuniga was charged Monday, June 12, in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count of first-degree intentional homicide by use of a dangerous weapon. If convicted, she […]
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2nd man accused in home invasion homicide, $1 million cash bond set
RACINE — A 24-year-old Illinois man is facing the rest of his life in prison for allegedly shooting and killing a man during a home invasion in October 2021. Christopher Martinez was charged Tuesday, June 6, with one felony count each of first-degree intentional homicide as a party to a crime with use of a […]
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LaRoche appeals life sentence conviction in 1999 homicide; new evidence discovered
RACINE — A woman convicted of homicide in 2022 is appealing her case on the grounds that the outcome of her trial might have been different if the jury had seen all the evidence. Linda LaRoche was convicted of the murder of Peggy Johnson and received life without parole. LaRoche is now appealing the sentence […]
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Racine police investigating overnight homicide, 1 dead and suspect still at large
RACINE — City of Racine police are investigating a homicide that occurred either late Thursday evening or in the early morning hours of Friday, June 2. The suspect has been identified, but they are still at large. Racine County Eye received a tip at 6:40 a.m. Friday that there was a large police presence in […]
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Alejandro Sierra charged with homicide after shooting death of Alexis Fisher
RACINE, Wis. — Alejandro Sierra was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office on Friday with first-degree intentional homicide after allegedly shooting and killing Alexis Fisher. If convicted of the charge, Sierra faces life in prison, according to the criminal complaint. Racine County Court Commissioner Alice Rudebusch set a $500,000 cash bond in court […]
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Murder suspect Alejandro Sierra apprehended 2 blocks from Racine Police Department
RACINE, WI — Alejandro Sierra, a man suspected of shooting and killing Alexis Fisher, is in police custody Thursday night after being apprehended about two blocks from the Racine Police Department. Sierra was wanted for first-degree intentional homicide in the shooting death of a 36-year-old Racine woman that occurred early Saturday near the roundabout of […]
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WANTED: Alejandro Sierra by U.S. Marshals as suspect in April 15 Racine homicide
RACINE – The U.S. Marshals Service and Racine Police are looking for Alejandro Sierra, 30, a suspect in a homicide that occurred here last Saturday morning (April 15). Sierra is wanted for 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide in the shooting death of a 36-year-old Racine woman that occurred early Saturday near the roundabout of State Street and […]
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Community Prayer Vigil slated for April 19 following recent homicide
RACINE — A Community Prayer Vigil is set for April 19 following the shooting death of a 36-year-old woman that occurred on April 15. The Racine Interfaith Coalition, religious leaders and the community are meeting at the roundabout at State and Spring Streets, where the incident occurred, according to a press release that was received […]
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GoFundMe page created to raise $20k for ‘Rerun’ Stewart’s burial expenses
RACINE — A GoFundMe page has been created to help raise burial expenses for Avery “Rerun” Stewart, a Racine bar owner who was among two people killed in a shooting early on New Year’s Day (Sunday, Jan. 1). The memorial fundraiser was launched Wednesday for Sharon Stewart, Stewart’s wife of 52 years. The GoFundMe has […]
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UPDATE: Anthony Morales killed in Dec. 22 hit & run, vehicle found
UPDATE (Jan. 3, 2023): The suspect’s vehicle has been located and towed for evidence, per the Racine Police Department. ORIGINAL STORY: RACINE — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver who hit Anthony Morales and fled the scene. Morales later died of his injuries after being airlifted to Froedtert Hospital in […]
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Developing: Racine police seek Christopher Cosey for homicide, ask for public’s help in finding suspect
RACINE — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding Christopher Cosey, a Racine man wanted for attempted homicide. Christopher Cosey Christopher Cosey, 23, was identified by the victim as the person who shot them several times, according to an email from Racine police Sgt. Kristi Wilcox. Officers were called Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, […]