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South Milwaukee homicides; Brandon Randall sentenced, 36 years prison
The Brief Brandon Randall was sentenced on Tuesday, June 3 to 36 years in prison in connection with the shooting deaths of two teens in December 2022. Cousins Jaelen Yracheta and Ava Allen were found fatally shot in South Milwaukee. Randall pleaded guilty to two of five charges against him in May. The other three charges were dismissed. SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. - A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Brandon Randall on Tuesday, June 3 to 36 years in prison and an additional 14 years of extended supervision in connection with the shooting deaths of two teens in December 2022. Randall pleaded guilty last month to two charges of first-degree reckless homicide in the deaths of cousins Jaelen Yracheta and Ava Allen. Three other charges against him were dismissed. What we know Yracheta and Allen were found shot to death in a car near 5th and Bay Heights in South Milwaukee on Dec. 29, 2022. A criminal complaint states doorbell video surveillance showed a man – since identified as Randall – walk up to the victims' car with a distinct limp and get in. Approximately 10 seconds later, multiple gunshots could be heard and flashes were seen coming from inside the car. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android According to the complaint, Yracheta was shot three times and Allen was shot twice. Five bullet casings were recovered at the scene. The day after the shooting, police found Yracheta's iPhone in a sewer near 6th and Marshall – about a half-mile from where the teens' were found dead. Records from the phone showed Yracheta had texted a number and arranged to meet the respondent on Bay Heights, the final message sent minutes before the shooting. Investigation revealed Randall was the victim of a shooting roughly one month earlier and was shot in the foot, consistent with his limp, according to the complaint. The phone number Yracheta had texted was connected to an IP address at Randall's home. Police arrested Randall on Jan. 10 near 107th and Fond du Lac on Milwaukee's far northwest side. Per the complaint, a search uncovered two guns – one of which had a silencer and extended magazine. A crime analyst with the Wisconsin Crime Lab determined the gun with the silencer was used in the homicides. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News In an interview with investigators, the complaint states Randall was asked about the shooting. He said: "Can't make it right, it's already done." He said he could not remember committing the crime but saw flashes. The Source The information in this post was provided by Wisconsin Circuit Court Access as well as the criminal complaint associated with this case.
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Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Lewis Hinojosa, sought for July 2010 homicide
The Brief U.S. Marshals are asking for help to locate Lewis Hinojosa. Officials say in July 2010, Hinojosa killed Giovani Tirado and tried doing the same to his brother. Marshals say Hinojosa has a distinctive tattoo on his arm. RACINE, Wis. - Investigators are looking for a man charged with killing a person inside a bar nearly 15 years ago. What we know In July 2010, U.S. Marshals say Lewis Hinojosa let his rage take over when he killed Giovani Tirado and tried doing the same to his brother. "Shot and killed the first victim and then attempted shoot the second victim, however his gun jammed or something malfunctioned with his firearm," said Racine Police Detective and U.S. Marshal Task Force Office Michael Seeger. "This warrant isn't going away." FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Hinojosa, now 39 years old, was 24 at the time when he went on the run. U.S. Marshals have been searching for him ever since. What they're saying "With so many years that have passed, his appearance could've changed, weight, hairstyles or anything," Seeger explained. Though he might look different since 2010, investigators say one feature likely still stands out. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News "He has a clown tattoo on his arm," the U.S. Marshals Task Force officer said. The tattoo is Hinojosa's face depicted as a clown with stacks of money around his neck. Investigators say the Maniac Latin Disciples gang member goes by the nickname "Kamala" and he could be as far away as Mexico. Hinojosa is 5'6" tall. What you can do If you know where Lewis Hinojosa is, you are urged to call the U.S. Marshals Tipline at 414-297-3707. You will remain anonymous. The Source The information in this post was provided by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
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29-05-2025
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Project ADAM: Training saves Milwaukee teacher's life
The Brief Project ADAM was created to combat sudden cardiac arrest using life-saving devices. The use of those devices was inspired by Whitefish Bay's Adam Lemel, who died on a basketball court. Project ADAM now pushes to get AEDs in schools, businesses and anywhere they can make a difference. MILWAUKEE - Every year, hundreds of thousands of cardiac arrests happen – and many are fatal. But training can make all the difference. What we know While Jan. 5, 2024 may not be clear, it's a day Amanda McIlhone will never forget. "I remember feeling like I was running through jello," said Amanda McIlhone. "That's kind of where my memory gets fuzzy – and it's still a thing of disbelief." FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android During a fire drill, the teacher at 95th Street School collapsed outside her classroom. Her heart had stopped. = "I don't remember anything from here, the next thing I remember was being in the ambulance," she said. McIlhone survived sudden cardiac arrest thanks to training. The CPR, communication, urgency – it's all part of a Project ADAM drill. The school's cardiac response team treats it as a real-life emergency. Dig deeper Project ADAM began in 1999 after the death of Adam Lemel. The 17-year-old from Whitefish Bay collapsed and died while playing basketball. The organization works with schools across the country on how to respond to cardiac arrest, use AEDs and more. "Those first few minutes before any medical personnel could arrive," Dr. Anoop Singh said. "That's when you need a bystander to step in." Principal Sarah Pinto stepped in when McIlhone collapsed. "We were able to react in a calm manner and make sure a life was saved last year," Pinto said. McIlhone said doctors aren't sure what caused her sudden cardiac arrest. "There's no rhyme or reason for it," she said. Why you should care She said today she has the heart of a 20-year-old, and, thanks to training, gratitude that will last a lifetime. All MPS schools have staff trained for sudden cardiac arrests. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News More than 200 lives nationwide have been saved at Project ADAM Heart Safe Community Sites. FOX6 News is proud to partner with Project ADAM to enhance heart safety and awareness. The Source The information in this post was provided, in part, by Project ADAM.
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29-05-2025
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Trump tax legislation; Sen. Ron Johnson opposes 'big, beautiful bill'
The Brief Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, slammed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax bill. The bill would renew the expiring 2017 GOP tax cuts, while at the same time cut government spending, including food stamps and Medicaid. The House very narrowly passed it, and now it might be hitting snags in the Senate. WISCONSIN - A Wisconsin Republican leader is criticizing President Donald Trump's sweeping tax bill. What we know Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, slammed the bill backed by Trump, who called it the "big, beautiful bill." The bill would renew the expiring 2017 GOP tax cuts, while at the same time cut government spending, including food stamps and Medicaid. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The House very narrowly passed it, and now it might be hitting snags in the Senate. Johnson said he thinks there are enough no votes in the Senate to slow down the process. He wants the bill's cuts to go deeper, calling to return spending to pre-pandemic levels. "It just misses the moment. It's not even close to adequate," Johnson said. "It doesn't talk about cuts. I'm talking about using the exact same expenditures that Clinton, Obama and Trump laid out. That's not cutting, that's just returning to a reasonable spending level." The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the tax changes add to federal deficits by $3.8 trillion from 2026 through 2034. It also finds cuts of about a trillion dollars to Medicaid and food stamps. What they're saying "I went back to Clinton in 1998. I don't think we spent too little under Clinton, Obama, 2014, we did spend too little under Obama," Johnson said. "2019 under Trump, if you exempt Social Security, Medicare and interest, leave those spending as you're going to spend it, but all the other outlay is just increased by population growth and inflation. Very reasonable control, right? If you put some control in the process, you'd end up with a baseline budget somewhere between 5.5 versus 6.5, versus the over $7 trillion in scheduled spend." When we're talking about a few Republicans opposing this bill, it will only take four to tank it. So, Senate Republicans will tweak the House bill. But then, the House will have to OK the changes. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News "I am here to speak on behalf of the nearly 14 million Americans whose health care is on the chopping block right now in this bill," U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, said on potential cuts. "Republicans are advancing a plan to take away care from working families, so that the super wealthy can get richer." Dig deeper Additionally, Elon Musk's relationship with the federal government appears to be hitting a rough patch. He's stepping away from his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) post soon, but not before criticizing the massive budget bill. "I was, like, disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, not just decrease it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing." According to DOGE's website, Musk and his team have cut $175 billion in federal spending since starting this effort. Trump said we'll see what happens, as the bill has a long way to go. The Source The information in this post was collected and produced by FOX6 News.
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29-05-2025
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Animals seized from Milwaukee home; man charged again after conviction
The Brief A Milwaukee man previously convicted for animal neglect has been charged again. Prosecutors charged 49-year-old Larry McAdoo, accusing him of negligently providing improper animal shelter sanitation standards. Investigators seized more than a dozen animals from his home near 9th and Hadley. MILWAUKEE - Alligators, goats, dozens of dogs – in 2023, a Milwaukee man was convicted of several counts of animal neglect. Prosecutors say he had more than 100 animals at his home. On Friday, May 23, he was charged again. What we know Investigators seized more than a dozen animals from a home near 9th and Hadley again on Friday. Prosecutors charged 49-year-old Larry McAdoo, accusing him of negligently providing improper animal shelter sanitation standards. Police were responding to an assault complaint on May 23. When they got to the home, officers smelled urine and feces. Investigators found nine dogs, three birds and a rabbit running loose, all with soiled food, feces and urine. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android It's not the first time. The backstory In 2022, police seized more than 100 animals, including 25 dogs, turtles, birds, alligators and a goat from the same home. McAdoo was convicted in 2023. The judge said he was not allowed to have animals for a year. Local perspective Animal advocates want stricter laws when it comes to repeat offenders. Megan Jordan and Janelle Westbrook are the directors for Second Chance Animals of Greater Milwaukee. The rescue isn't directly involved with McAdoo's case, but advocates for animals neglected or abused. "There are so many of them, and you can't exactly track [them] easily," Westbrook said. "So everyone that adopts dogs – at all the rescues, all the shelters has somewhere, they can go and say, 'oh, this person has a history.' Right now, we don't have that." SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News They say state animal abuse laws are vague and don't require follow-ups when it comes to repeat offenders. "It is heartbreaking, but it happens a lot more than what people think, unfortunately," said co-director Megan Jordan. "It is very subjective, and repeat offenders can go get another animal the next day. So I feel like more monitoring in that aspect." McAdoo's bond was set at $5,000. He is due in court for a preliminary hearing on June 13. What you can do If you think there is a facility or person operating without a license, there is a complaint you can fill out with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. The Source The information in this post was collected and produced by FOX6 News.
