Found Deceased WI - Prince McRee, 5, Critical Missing, last seen 9am at home near 54th & Meinecke, discovered missing 1pm, Milwaukee, 25 Oct 2023

[Niner]

Monday, March 4th:
*Preliminary Hearing (@ 1:30pm ET) - WI - Prince McCree (5) went missing around 1pm on Oct. 25, 2023 & on 10/26/23 found dead in dumpster, the child was found with injuries from blunt force trauma a mile south on the 5500 block of West Vliet Street near Holly Road, Milwaukee. - *Erik J. Mendoza aka Erik J. Krause-Mendoza (15/now 16) arrested (10/23/23) & charged (10/30/23) with 1st degree felony intentional homicide, felony physical abuse of a child, repeated acts causing death, hiding a corpse, 3 counts of 1st degree recklessly endangering safety use of dangerous weapon (in connection with a series of alleged stabbings on Oct. 23, 2023 in the city).
Case & Court info from 10/25/23 thru 11/8/23 reference post #112 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ssing-1pm-milwaukee-25-oct-2023.694231/page-6
11/28/23 Update: Motion hearing held via Zoom with Judge Laura Graling Perez presiding. Appearances: Assistant DA Matthew Torbenson, defendant: Erik Mendoza (in-custody) & his attorney Scott Franklin Anderson. Re: Criminal Complaint. Case in court for Motion Hearing. Counsel has been appointed for defendant. Court instructs Defense Counsel to have any motions filed no later than 12/15/23. Court instructs State to have any responses filed no later than 1/9/24. Court advises ALL parties who will be observing proceedings will need to have their camera on for the next hearing. Case is scheduled for Motion Hearing on 1/16/24 @ 2pm in Branch 32 via Zoom.
1/16/24 Update: Motion hearing held via Zoom, Judge Laura Gramling Perez presiding. Appearances: Assistant DA Matthew Torbenson, defendant Erik Mendoza & attorneys for Defendant Scott Franklin Anderson. Re: Criminal Complaint. Defendant's Motion to Compel State to Turn Over Discovery Prior to Preliminary Examination filed Attorney Anderson 12-15-23. Re: Defendant's Reply to States' Response on Discovery Issue filed 12-28-23 & Re: Defendant's Response to State's Reply to Motion to Dismiss CT 4-6 filed 12-28-23 23CF4960. Discussions held regarding discovery & the motion to dismiss counts 4-6 [3 counts of 1st degree recklessly endangering safety/use of a dangerous weapon. State DENIES the motion regarding discovery. Discussions held regarding motion to dismiss counts 4-6. For reasons stated on the record, court DENIES the motion regarding dismissal of counts 4-6. Court tolls time limits. Case is scheduled for In Person Preliminary Hearing on 3/4/24 @ 1:30pm.
*David E. Pietura (27) – Final pretrial hearing on 5/3/24. Trial set to begin on 6/3/24.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The trial for a Milwaukee man accused in the death of 5-year-old Prince McCree, whose body was found in a dumpster, has been scheduled to begin June 3.

David Pietura, 27, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, physical abuse of a child and hiding a corpse. He pleaded not guilty to those charges in November 2023.

Prince McCree homicide, Milwaukee man's trial date scheduled

The 5-year-old boy's body was found in a dumpster last year after he'd been reported missing.

www.fox6now.com

 

[Niner]

for Mendoza:

Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
03-28-2024 09:00 am VRP Youth & Family Justice Ctr, Rm 2421 Status hearing Court Gramling Perez-32, Laura


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
03-04-2024 Proposed Order Gramling Perez-32, Laura
Additional text:
filled. Proposed Order to Seal Document (Exhibits 1-20)

03-04-2024 Exhibit list Gramling Perez-32, Laura
Additional text:
filed. Exhibits 1-20

03-04-2024 Preliminary hearing Gramling Perez-32, Laura Betler, Makena
Additional text:
HEARING IS HELD IN PERSON
Appearances:
Assistant District Attorney: Matthew Torbenson, Jessica Behling
Defendant: Erik Mendoza
Attorneys for Defendant: Scott Franklin Anderson
Re: Criminal Complaint 23CF4960
Case in court for Preliminary Hearing.
Sworn & Testified: Detective Matthew Bughman
Det. Bughman positively identified defendant in court
Sworn & Testified: Detective Daniel O'Connell
State showed Atty Anderson Exhibits 1-9 prior to calling the next witness.
Sworn & Testified: Officer Nicholas Wilckens
Officer positively identifies defendant.
State offers Exhibits 1-9 as evidence.
Court accepts Exhibits 1-9 into evidence.
Sworn & Testified: Detective Shawn Lesniewski
Detective positively identifies defendant.
State shows Detective Lesniewski Exhibits 10-20.
State offiers Exhibits 10-20 as Evidence.
Court accept Exhibits 10-20 into evidence
Sworn & Testified: Detective Kent Gordon
Detective positively identifies defendant.
State rests.
Defense moves to dismiss.
Court draws reasonable inference as to the cause of death and bounds defendant over for trial.
State requests that documents accepted as evidence be sealed.
Court ORDERS evidence received in this juncture today to be sealed.
Case 23CF4960 is scheduled for Status Hearing on March 28, 2024 at 9:00am in Branch 32 via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 854 5087 1829
Password: 659897

02-19-2024 Order of Court of Appeals
Additional text:
Per Order dated February 19, 2024, Appeal No 2024AP152-LV,
IT IS ORDERED that the petition for leave to appeal is denied. No costs to any party.

01-30-2024 Petition
Additional text:
Petition for Leave to Appeal Non-Final Order, Case No. 213CF004960, courtesy copy received and filed.

01-30-2024 Acknowledgment from Court of Appeals
Additional text:
Acknowledgement of Filing of Writ/Petition has been filed with Wisconsin Court of Appeals - Appeal No. 2024AP000152-CRLV

01-29-2024 Order Gramling Perez-32, Laura
Additional text:
signed & filed. Order

01-29-2024 Proposed Order
Additional text:
received and filed. Proposed Order

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Thursday, March 28th:
*Status Hearing via Zoom (@ 9am ET) - WI - Prince McCree (5) went missing around 1pm on Oct. 25, 2023 & on 10/26/23 found dead in dumpster, the child was found with injuries from blunt force trauma a mile south on the 5500 block of West Vliet Street near Holly Road, Milwaukee. - *Erik J. Mendoza aka Erik J. Krause-Mendoza (15/now 16) arrested (10/23/23) & charged (10/30/23) with 1st degree felony intentional homicide, felony physical abuse of a child, repeated acts causing death, hiding a corpse, 3 counts of 1st degree recklessly endangering safety use of dangerous weapon (in connection with a series of alleged stabbings on Oct. 23, 2023 in the city).
Judge Laura Gramling Perez presiding. Assistant DA Matthew Torbenson & Jessica Behling. Defense attorney Scott Franklin Anderson.
Case & Court info from 10/25/23 thru 11/28/23 reference post #121 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ssing-1pm-milwaukee-25-oct-2023.694231/page-7
1/16/24 Update: Motion hearing held via Zoom, Judge Laura Gramling Perez presiding. Appearances: Assistant DA Matthew Torbenson, defendant Erik Mendoza & attorneys for Defendant Scott Franklin Anderson. Re: Criminal Complaint. Defendant's Motion to Compel State to Turn Over Discovery Prior to Preliminary Examination filed Attorney Anderson 12-15-23. Re: Defendant's Reply to States' Response on Discovery Issue filed 12-28-23 & Re: Defendant's Response to State's Reply to Motion to Dismiss CT 4-6 filed 12-28-23 23CF4960. Discussions held regarding discovery & the motion to dismiss counts 4-6 [3 counts of 1st degree recklessly endangering safety/use of a dangerous weapon. State DENIES the motion regarding discovery. Discussions held regarding motion to dismiss counts 4-6. For reasons stated on the record, court DENIES the motion regarding dismissal of counts 4-6. Court tolls time limits. Case is scheduled for In Person Preliminary Hearing on 3/4/24 @ 1:30pm.
1/29/24 Docket update: Proposed Order received & filed. Order signed & filed by Laura Gramling Perez. 1/20/24 Docket: Acknowledgement of filing of Writ/Petition has been filed with Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Appeal No. 2024AP000152-CRLV. Petition for Leave to Appeal Non-Final Order, Case No. 213CF004960, courtesy copy received & filed.
2/18/24 Update: Order of the Court of Appeals. Per Order dated February 19, 2024, Appeal No 2024AP152-LV, it is Ordered that the petition for leave to appeal is denied. No costs to any party.
3/4/24 Update: Preliminary hearing before Judge Laura Gramling Perez. Hearing is held in person. Appearances: Assistant DA Matthew Torbenson & Jessica Behling. Defendant: Erik Mendoza. Attorneys for Defendant: Scott Franklin Anderson. Re: Criminal Complaint 23CF4960. Case in court for Preliminary Hearing. Sworn & Testified: Detective Matthew Bughman. Det. Bughman positively identified defendant in court. Sworn & Testified: Detective Daniel O'Connell. State showed Attorney Anderson Exhibits 1-9 prior to calling the next witness. Sworn & Testified: Officer Nicholas Wilckens. Officer positively identifies defendant. State offers Exhibits 1-9 as evidence. Court accepts Exhibits 1-9 into evidence. Sworn & Testified: Detective Shawn Lesniewski. Detective positively identifies defendant. State shows Detective Lesniewski Exhibits 10-20. State officers Exhibits 10-20 as Evidence. Court accept Exhibits 10-20 into evidence. Sworn & Testified: Detective Kent Gordon. Detective positively identifies defendant. State rests. Defense moves to dismiss. Court draws reasonable inference as to the cause of death & bounds defendant over for trial. State requests that documents accepted as evidence be sealed. Court ORDERS evidence received in this juncture today to be sealed. Case 23CF4960 is scheduled for Status Hearing on 3/28/24 @ 9am via Zoom.
*David E. Pietura (27) – Final pretrial hearing on 5/3/24. Trial set to begin on 6/3/24.

 

[Niner]

for Mendoza:

Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
06-04-2024 09:00 am VRP Youth & Family Justice Ctr, Rm 2421 Hearing Court Gramling Perez-32, Laura


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
03-28-2024 Status hearing Carroll-39, Jane V Rehfeld, Beverly
Additional text:
HEARING IS HELD VIA ZOOM
Appearances:
Assistant District Attorney: Matthew Torbenson, Jessica Behling
Attorneys for Defendant: Scott Franklin Anderson
Re: Criminal Complaint 23CF4960
Case in court for Status Hearing.
Defendant is not produced.
Atty Anderson waives defendants appearance.
Court ORDERS that all parties MUST keep cameras on at all time and NO RECORDING of proceedings is allowed.
Failure to follow these orders will result in possible prosecution.
Court ORDERS Defense to exchange reports by May 10.
State does not anticipate hiring an expert.
Witness lists to be exchanged no later than May 24.
Court will not create a written order.
Bail continues as set.
ALL witnesses must appear in person. ONLY an expert witness may appear via Zoom if they have no other way to appear.
Parties were ordered to notify the courts immediately upon recognition that they are not prepared to proceed on the scheduled date.
Case 23CF4960 is scheduled for Hearing on Reverse Waiver on June 4, 2024 beginning at 9:00am.
Branch to be determined.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 9, 2024

Gov. Evers signs “Prince Act” into law, partially inspired by disappearance of Lily Peters

Governor Evers signed the “Prince Act”, named after Prince McCree of Milwaukee and also inspired by Lily Peters of Chippewa Falls, into law to address gaps in the Amber Alert system.

www.weau.com

Kids in Wisconsin can now depend on a wider net if they were to ever go missing.

Governor Evers signed the “Prince Act”, named after Prince McCree of Milwaukee, into law to address gaps in the Amber Alert system.

Advocates say those gaps are the reason why McCree and Lily Peters are not with us today.

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