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Milwaukee stabbing suspect in court as domestic violence concerns grow
MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee man accused of stabbing a woman more than 20 times appeared in court Wednesday, where he asked to apologize to the victim’s family.
What we know:
Prosecutors say 39-year-old Mile Dukic killed 44-year-old Amanda Varisco last Thursday inside her home near 36th and National. Investigators said the two lived together and had been in a relationship.
Cuffed to a hospital bed, Dukic appeared by video during the hearing.
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“Is the family of the person who is deceased, who I had relations with, there? If they’re there, I want to say I apologize,” said Dukic, who has been charged with homicide.
Court records show the pair argued before Varisco tried to leave. Prosecutors said Dukic struck her several times and stabbed her repeatedly.
“He, then, sent a text message to her daughter saying, ‘I killed your mom,’” said Gregg Herman, a prosecutor.
The court commissioner set Dukic’s bail at $500,000 cash.
Local perspective:
Advocates tracking domestic violence cases say the killing is part of a troubling pattern in Milwaukee County.
“Extremely concerning that we’ve had so many,” said Carmen Pitre, CEO of the Sojourner Family Peace Center.
Petri said at this point last year, advocates had recorded no domestic violence homicides.
“We started off in a much more violent way this year,” Petri said.
Pitre said she could not pinpoint why the numbers are higher but noted that stress can intensify volatile situations. She added that gaps in housing, food and other basic needs may force people to remain in dangerous environments.
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“Look for someone in your life that feels safe,” Petri said. “We need to invest in healing for everybody, for those that are hurting others and those who are being hurt.”
Petri said community intervention is critical before violence escalates and pointed to several local resources available to those seeking help.
What you can do:
For domestic violence and sexual assault resources, visit the City of Milwaukee’s Community Wellness and Safety page.
What’s next:
Dukic is scheduled to return to court next week.
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Milwaukee Wave coach Marcio Leite 2025-26 team’s evolution in MASL
See first-year Milwaukee Wave head coach Marcio Leite discuss the roles of younger players and veterans as the 2025-26 MASL season begins.
The Milwaukee Wave had been in the awkward position of trying to sell tickets to the MASL championship series without knowing when it would actually host a game.
The questions were answered late April 19, when the San Diego Sockers beat the St. Louis Ambush in the other semifinal in overtime. Their series didn’t even start until four days after the Wave eliminated the Baltimore Blast with victories in a regulation Game 2 and knockout Game 3 at the UWM Panther Arena.
Now the finals are set for two of the most decorated teams in arena soccer.
The Wave will host Game 1 at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 and then the series will finish at the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California, with Game 2 at 9:30 p.m. April 24 and a potential Game 3 at 9 p.m. April 27.
Three versions of the Sockers have totaled 16 championships in various indoor league with the latest iteration founded in 2009 owning six of those. The Wave has seven.
First-year Wave head coach Marcio Leite has won titles with both franchises.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on early Sunday morning on the 4900 block of W. Capitol Drive that left one person injured.
An 18-year-old sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
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The police is currently looking for an unknown suspect at this time.
Those with information regarding the shooting are encouraged to contact the Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips to remain anonymous.
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MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Police Department requested the public’s help to find 11-year-old Sir’Charles Bason, a critically missing boy who was last seen near Teutonia and Kiley at around 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.
Police described Bason as 4 feet, 5 inches tall with a slim build, brown eyes and black, low-cut hair. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket with green lines, dark-colored jeans, tan sandals and carrying gray Nike Jordan shoes.
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What you can do:
Anyone with information on Bason’s whereabouts is asked to call Milwaukee Police District 4 at 414-935-7242.
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