Milwaukee, WI

2020 Milwaukee homicide, man now charged in woman's death

Published

2 years ago

January 4, 2024

Press Room

2020 Milwaukee homicide, man now charged in woman's death

article

MILWAUKEE – A man is now charged with second-degree reckless homicide in a Milwaukee woman’s 2020 death.

While 43-year-old Kerry Whitehead is now accused, court filings state homicide detectives did not receive the case until September 2023.

At the scene

Police were called to a home near 6th and Albert, just southwest of Port Washington and Capitol, around 1:30 p.m. on May 10, 2020. Officers found the victim unconscious on a bedroom floor. Fire department personnel attempted lifesaving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News

A criminal complaint states Whitehead was at the scene. He said he lived with the victim, and later told police he thought of her as a wife. Whitehead told investigators the victim was drunk and fell down some steps two days earlier, hitting her head. Moments later, though, prosecutors say Whitehead changed his story – but again described the victim as being “sloppy drunk” and “drunk as (expletive).”

An autopsy determined the victim had blunt force injuries to her head, including brain hemorrhages, and a thyroid cartilage fracture. The complaint states the cartilage fracture is a common injury in choking cases. The autopsy concluded the woman died of a blunt force injury to her head.

Homicide case

At the time of the victim’s death, officers did not pursue her death as a homicide and did not refer it to homicide detectives. Court filings state MPD homicide detectives were not made aware of the case until 2023, when a different assistant medical examiner reviewed the initial autopsy report.

The new review noted that samples taken of the woman’s blood contained no alcohol, and alcohol would not have metabolized after the trauma. According to the complaint, it meant no alcohol was present in the victim’s system at the time she sustained the fatal injury, contradicting Whitehead’s claim.

FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android.

Homicide detectives then spoke with Whitehead on Sept. 28, 2023. The complaint states Whitehead maintained he and the victim had been drinking, but said it happened the night before her death. Detectives specifically asked if the victim had fallen down the stairs and if he picked her up; Whitehead answered “no” to both questions.

Detectives later reviewed police reports of Whitehead allegedly abusing a woman in October 2020 – months after the vicitm’s death. The woman in that October 2020 case said Whitehead held her down by her throat and punched her in the side of the head. She said she fought to get away and asked, “Is this how you did your wife?” to which Whitehead answered, “Yeah, you crazy (expletive).” The woman also described conversations with Whitehead in which he described ways he could hit her without leaving a mark.

Court records show Whitehead is currently a Racine Correctional Institution inmate.

Source link

Click to comment

Milwaukee, WI

Stolen Oak Creek couple’s car found by viewer dumped near Milwaukee apartment complex

Published

6 hours ago

June 19, 2026

Press Room

Stolen Oak Creek couple’s car found by viewer dumped near Milwaukee apartment complex

MILWAUKEE — An Oak Creek couple’s stolen car has been found after a viewer who saw a report on the theft spotted it near a south side Milwaukee apartment complex.

Melinna Posey said the ordeal began when her car was stolen and she turned to social media for help. A person who responded claimed to have the vehicle and demanded money for its return. The person messaging even taunted her, discarding some of the items inside the car.

Personal items were inside the vehicle, including the family’s car seat, stroller, cameras and photos.

“It’s been very stressful, especially for him. It’s his vehicle, it’s in his name,” Posey said.

Watch: Stolen Oak Creek couple’s car found by viewer dumped near Milwaukee apartment complex

Stolen Oak Creek couple’s car found by viewer dumped near Milwaukee apartment complex

I spoke to Posey on Tuesday. Since then, she and Tyler Dusenberry had been searching for the car. On Thursday, the couple received a message from someone who saw the story on TMJ4. That person found the car at a south side Milwaukee apartment complex and shared pictures of the red Dodge Durango SRT between trees and a building, covered in tarps.

“I didn’t believe the text message at first today, and then he sent pictures of the car, and I was like, thank the lord, I was like thank you so much,” Posey said.

“It’s a roller coaster that’s what it’s been,” Dusenberry said.

Brendyn Jones/TMJ4

Oak Creek Police picked up the car and are processing it for evidence. The family has not yet been able to see the inside of the vehicle or what, if anything, was left behind.

The family said they are grateful to everyone who helped them this week, but said the entire experience will be tough to get over.

“It’s just unfortunate that this all happened, and we had a lot of memories and trips within that vehicle so it’s just a little life-changing to be honest,” Dusenberry said.

This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.

Let’s talk:

Hey there! At TMJ4 News, we’re all about listening to our audience and tackling the stuff that really matters to you. Got a story idea, tip, or just want to chat about this piece? Hit us up using the form below. For more ways to get in touch, head over to tmj4.com/tips.

It’s about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device.

Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.

Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip

Source link

Milwaukee, WI

$95,000 worth of Milwaukee tools stolen in Plover

Published

17 hours ago

June 18, 2026

Press Room

,000 worth of Milwaukee tools stolen in Plover

PLOVER, Wis. (WBAY) – Police in the western part of the state are spreading the word after someone stole over $95,000 worth of Milwaukee-brand tools. Police are concerned that they’ll be sold online or sold outside the state.

Milwaukee-brand tools were stolen from a trailer at a solar farm in Plover.

Police say there were 130 items, including more than 40 half-inch impact guns, multiple wire cutters, grease guns, 80 batteries, and a couple of small generators.

Investigators are warning that buyers who purchase stolen items can have them seized and could lose their money or even face criminal charges if they knew the property was stolen.

Source link