Suzanne Spencer
Her curious mind was a natural fit in the world of journalism; she started as a multimedia journalist in Indiana and quickly moved up through the ranks. She joined FOX6 in 2017 as a general assignment reporter, moved to weekend anchor and now anchors mornings for FOX6 WakeUp.
Suzanne created a monthly “Cold Case” series in 2019 highlighting unsolved murders in Milwaukee that has received awards including from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. She was nominated for an Emmy for her stories onboard an aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln. She has also received awards for her in-depth reporting from the Associated Press for both investigative and feature stories.
Suzanne has broken investigations into cops accused of wrong-doing and a corruption indictment against a sheriff who was later ousted. She held officials accountable in releasing the names of nursing homes affected by the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
She has recently traveled to Washington D.C. to cover National Police Week honoring fallen Milwaukee police officers and San Francisco to cover the Packers. No matter where she is or what she is covering, Suzanne aims to use her voice for the voiceless, capture moments and get to the truth through enterprise and compelling stories. Her favorite stories are those that highlight the human connection and make a difference.
Suzanne began her career at WSBT-TV in South Bend, Indiana. She graduated from DePauw University with a degree in English Writing and a minor in Media Studies. She lives in Milwaukee with her husband and dog, Wally.
The latest from Suzanne Spencer
Arrest made in 2012 cold case murder at Milwaukee store
Donald Moore, 32, of Milwaukee has been charged in the death of beloved convenience store owner Fawzi "Fred" Abu-Hamdan.
Fingerprints, video leave clues in 2014 murder of local minister
On Dec. 21, 2014, Gary Douglas was shot and killed at 27th and Courtland. His unsolved death still haunts his family and cold case detectives.
DNA gives new hope in 2006 Milwaukee unsolved murder
Milwaukee police seek to solve a 2006 cold case. Learn what DNA, a door and a computer suggest about the murder.
New video evidence could help solve 2016 Milwaukee cold case
New video evidence shows a vehicle of interest and possible motive in the murder of Clinton Washington, whose body was found in a trash bin near Holton and Meinecke in Milwaukee.
MPS offers free produce, cultural recipes to help local families
The lunch line is different these days for families in the Milwaukee Public Schools that remain virtual.
Detectives search for 2012 killer of African immigrant in Milwaukee
The death of Abraham Assana leaves questions for Milwaukee Police Cold Case detectives.
'Gift from God:' Man rescued from treacherous Port Washington waters that previously claimed 2 lives
A man was rescued from the waters of Port Washington in the same spot where two others died in 2012.
'It's there to protect the community:' FPC, chief to discuss directive calling for no more tear gas
With his job potentially on the line, Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales again meets with the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission Thursday, 10 days after 11 directives were handed down and days after more than 100 departments said they won't respond to the DNC.
Open Record: A look in the mirror
FOX6 Investigator Amanda St. Hilaire invites FOX6 reporter Suzanne Spencer on the episode to talk about the future of Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.
Gun under fire: Is Milwaukee Police Department's gun flawed?
It is meant to protect, but is there a flaw with the gun carried by Milwaukee police? A Milwaukee police officer's gun went off in its holster on July 14 -- so how does something like that happen, and was it an accident, or something out of their control?