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Wisconsin woman attempted to poison veterinarian husband with animal euthanasia drugs to steal assets: police
A Wisconsin woman faces more than a decade behind bars for poisoning her 71-year-old veterinarian husband, spiking his coffee with animal euthanasia drugs multiple times shortly after their wedding and ultimately putting him in a coma, police say.
Amanda Alicia Chapin, 51, pleaded no contest on Friday to a charge of felony first-degree reckless endangering the safety of Gary Chapin, per Wisconsin Circuit Court records. The charge was downgraded from first-degree attempted homicide in a plea deal with Lafayette County prosecutors last week.
Chapin allegedly put barbituates she stole from her husband in his coffee three times between July and August 2022. The couple was married in March of that year, after which the woman forged one of her husband’s children’s signatures on a power of attorney document, according to a criminal complaint previously reviewed by Fox News Digital.
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This booking photo provided by the Lafayette County, Wis., Sheriff’s Office, shows Amanda Chapin. Wisconsin prosecutors have charged Chapin with repeatedly poisoning her husband, Gary Chapin, during the summer of 2022. (Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
The woman also insisted that her husband amend the deed to his house to ensure that she would be the sole homeowner in the event of his death, Fox 6 Milwaukee reported. Two weeks after the deed was amended, Chapin allegedly began drugging her husband’s coffee.
Chapin met the 70-year-old veterinarian online, The Monroe Times reported. Their relationship was “fairly stormy from the beginning,” per the criminal complaint, and the man’s family had suspicions that he was “just a ‘sugar daddy’ for Amanda.”
The third and final dose of the drugs put Gary Chapin into a four-day coma, and his blood work found the same drugs he used to put animals down in his system.
Chapin reportedly waited three hours to call 911 when he wouldn’t wake up. Only a few hours after he fell into a coma, prosecutors said Chapin logged into his personal email and began forwarding herself email conversations with his attorney and children.
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Amanda Chapin pleaded no contest to felony charges of reckless endangerment of safety in Lafayette County Circuit Court on Friday. (Google Maps)
Before the drugs were discovered in his father’s system, Gary Chapin’s son filed a restraining order against Amanda Chapin, suspecting that she had been the cause of her father’s medical emergency.
According to the criminal complaint, Chapin violated the restraining order in September 2022 by emailing her husband a suicide note, saying that she decided to kill herself because her husband’s children were trying to “destroy” her.
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Gary Chapin was cared for during his coma at SSM Health Monroe Clinic Medical Group. There, the barbiturates he used to euthanize animals were found in his blood stream. (Google Maps)
“The only thing I am guilty of is loving you SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH,” the note, which was included in the complaint, said.
Paramedics responded to her house and took her to a local hospital – the next day Gary Chapin filed for divorce.
Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge Barbara W. McCoy ordered a presentencing investigation and scheduled Chapin’s sentencing hearing for July 15, Law & Crime reported. She faces a maximum of 12.5 years in a state correctional facility.
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Boats capsize on Belle Isle
Bystanders looked on as multiple boats appeared to have capsized in the Detroit River after heavy rains swept across the island around 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 10.
Detroit police, firefighters, and Michigan conservation officers rushed to the beach on Belle Isle on Wednesday, June 10, around 7:45 p.m., where bystanders watched helplessly as multiple boats appeared to have capsized after heavy rains swept across the island.
A representative for the Detroit Police Department said the department responded to four sailboats that capsized in the Detroit River, recovering nine people from the water. “At this time, we believe weather was the contributing factor to these boats capsizing. We are grateful for the quick actions of our officers in being able to rescue and save the nine individuals recovered,” read a statement provided by the department. Emergency workers stood onshore until around 8:45 p.m, awaiting an opportunity to help, while what appeared to be emergency boats cruised past each overturned vessel.
Coast Guard officers arrived around 8 p.m. and consulted with emergency workers on the scene.
(This is a developing story and will update.)
As temperatures rise and the cold fades away, a whole new Milwaukee comes alive from June to August. From farmers markets to baseball games, the City of Festivals has something to offer everyone this summer.
Enjoy the Weather
Now that the freezing weather has finally gone away, consider checking out some of Milwaukee’s beautiful scenery. Head to one of Lake Michigan’s shorelines. Take a stroll on McKinley Beach or explore the waterways on one of Milwaukee’s many boat tours. Or, if the water isn’t your vibe, slide on your walking shoes and take a hike at one of Milwaukee’s various trails. Explore Three Bridges Park or Seven Bridges for some remarkable views. No matter what you choose, the summer scenery is hard to beat.
Grab a Bite to Eat
Milwaukee is known for some great grub. Head to The Bridgewater Modern Grill to enjoy lakeside dining and delicious seafood. Snack on fresh food and sip on fruity drinks at Estabrook Beer Garden. Or, for a more budget friendly option, head to one of the many food trucks sprinkled around Milwaukee and surround yourself with the sounds of the city while you bite into a scrumptious meal.
Head to A Ball Game
There’s no better place to spend a summer night than at American-Family Field (formerly Miller Park) watching a Brewers Game. Bring a group of friends and grab a hot dog as you enjoy countless baseball traditions at one of the many Brewers games this summer. Select games offer up to a 50% discount for Wisconsin residents.
Explore one of Milwaukee’s many farmers markets
There’s no better way to enjoy the beautiful weather than at a community farmers market. Enjoy all the agriculture the city has to offer at one of the various markets this summer. Whether you’re in the mood for fruit, dairy or flowers, Milwaukee has got you covered. Explore the city’s oldest and largest farmers market—West Allis Farmers Market—open May through October. You can enjoy a lakefront view at the South Shore Farmers Market. If you’re looking for more than food and flowers, head to Wauwatosa for free cooking demos and yoga classes at the Tosa Farmers Market.
Head to the festivals
Milwaukee isn’t known as the City of Festivals for nothing. Head to Summerfest to hear some great music, or, for a more low-key crowd, consider exploring the Summer Solstice Music Festival. If your music taste is a little more hardcore, venture to Milwaukee’s Metal Fest. For a taste of local culture, check out Mexican Fiesta or German Fest. Try some fresh fruit at Cedarburg Strawberry Festival, or see why Milwaukee has been dubbed “Cream City” at a tour of America’s Dairyland. No matter what you choose to attend, you’re bound to have a good time. For a full list of festivals dates and locations, click here.
This article was written by Allison Scherquist, she can be contacted at [email protected]
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A man has died after he was shot in Minneapolis Wednesday morning.
Fatal shooting on Chicago Avenue
What we know:
According to Minneapolis police, officers responded around 11 a.m. to reports of a shooting on the 1900 block of Chicago Avenue.
Police say that a man in his 20s was shot outside a building on Chicago Avenue. He was taken to the hospital where he later died.
What we don’t know:
Police did not say what led up to the shooting, and they did not share any suspect details.
Police did not say if any arrests have been made.
The Source: A press release from the Minneapolis Police Department.
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