WI - Jane Neumann, 30, killed by shotgun blast, Hudson, 22 Nov 1993

Does anyone remember a case from the early 1990's that occurred in Hudson, Wi. It was about a woman named Jane Neumann who was found dead of a shotgun blast in her home. Her husband James was tried and found not guilty in the criminal case but found guilty in a civil suit. His story was that he came home and found his wife already dead with a suicide note. He said he didn't want anyone to know she committed suicide, so he destroyed the note, got rid of the gun (which the authorities NEVER did find - even though he told them where he threw it ) and made the scene look like a break-in robbery that his wife walked in on. I was wondering if anyone has any info as to where this case went from there? I felt so bad for the woman's family - they are certain that he killed her and they were trying to get custody of their grandson. This case was featured on 48 hours show.

thanks, Sherry67

Here is some info that I could find:

Court website:
http://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail...2D4FDD5081A9D3E9C011&recordCount=28&offset=23
I was not able to find anything on the court website indicating he was eve charged for this..

and I found this:
http://www.rivertowns.net/news1999/hsorival/week38/frontpage/np/LOCAA04.HTM

thanks Lisa,

I really feel this man got away with murder. The circumstances were very suspicious. I mean why would you destroy evidence - and potentially put yourself in a position of being suspected if you were innocent. I would be pretty nervous if I were his current wife.

Sherry67

I agree.. It's sick that he was never charged with it. I would be very angry if I were her family.
The only comfort is knowing that he will meet his maker someday ~ and then he will recieve his punishment.