Ted Bundy's deadly charm still polarizes, 40 years later
CINCINNATI — Thirty years after his execution in an electric chair in Florida, serial killer Ted Bundy's deadly charm continues to captivate and perplex.A new Netflix documentary series and a movie that debuted at the Sundance Film Festival have stirred up complicated reactions to the handsome former law student who is believed to be responsible for killing at least 30 women and girls in a multiple-state spree that ended 41 years ago with his arrest.Netflix made a Twitter appeal to viewers telling them to stop focusing on the serial killer's "alleged hotness." And some have suggested the new movie starring Zac Efron glamorizes Bundy, which the director rejects.
CINCINNATI — Thirty years after his execution in an electric chair in Florida, serial killer Ted Bundy's deadly charm continues to captivate and perplex.A new Netflix documentary series and a movie that debuted at the Sundance Film Festival have stirred up complicated reactions to the handsome former law student who is believed to be responsible for killing at least 30 women and girls in a multiple-state spree that ended 41 years ago with his arrest.Netflix made a Twitter appeal to viewers telling them to stop focusing on the serial killer's "alleged hotness." And some have suggested the new movie starring Zac Efron glamorizes Bundy, which the director rejects.
23-year-old man shot near Sherman and Fond du Lac
MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old man is in the hospital after being struck near Sherman and Fond du Lac late night Friday, Feb. 8.According to officials, the man said that he was sitting in his car with friends when two suspicious people approached the vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old man is in the hospital after being struck near Sherman and Fond du Lac late night Friday, Feb. 8.According to officials, the man said that he was sitting in his car with friends when two suspicious people approached the vehicle.
'He is armed and dangerous:' MPD needs help tracking down Timmie Crosley
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department needs your help tracking down 27-year-old Timmie Crosley.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department needs your help tracking down 27-year-old Timmie Crosley.
2 Racine teens accused of battery, firearm possession, attempted homicide
RACINE -- A 15-year-old Racine boy and an 18-year-old Racine man are facing multiple charges after being accused of assault, attempted homicide and illegal firearm possession.Adam Herring, 15, and Eric Otto, 18, are facing the following charges:
RACINE -- A 15-year-old Racine boy and an 18-year-old Racine man are facing multiple charges after being accused of assault, attempted homicide and illegal firearm possession.Adam Herring, 15, and Eric Otto, 18, are facing the following charges:
Racine woman accused of stabbing 59-year-old man in wheelchair
RACINE -- A 57-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly stabbing a disabled man in his apartment.Carole Knudtson is facing one count aggravated battery, one count resisting an agency and one count second-degree recklessly endangering safety after the alleged incident.According to a criminal complaint, Racine police officers responded to a rescue call near Maryland and Kentucky on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
RACINE -- A 57-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly stabbing a disabled man in his apartment.Carole Knudtson is facing one count aggravated battery, one count resisting an agency and one count second-degree recklessly endangering safety after the alleged incident.According to a criminal complaint, Racine police officers responded to a rescue call near Maryland and Kentucky on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Milwaukee police work with wellness team to cope, heal after officer's death
MILWAUKEE -- Community members and local support groups are reaching out to the Milwaukee Police Department, and Officer Matthew Rittner's family to help them cope with his death.MPD has a wellness team that is working with its officers.
MILWAUKEE -- Community members and local support groups are reaching out to the Milwaukee Police Department, and Officer Matthew Rittner's family to help them cope with his death.MPD has a wellness team that is working with its officers.
Donations for Officer Matthew Rittner accepted at all TCF Bank locations
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has announced that donations for Officer Matthew Rittner will be accepted at any TCF Bank branch.Those interested in donating can contact TCF Bank and request the account called "Family of Matthew Rittner."Looking for more ways to help?
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has announced that donations for Officer Matthew Rittner will be accepted at any TCF Bank branch.Those interested in donating can contact TCF Bank and request the account called "Family of Matthew Rittner."Looking for more ways to help?
The Packing House to honor fallen MPD Officer Rittner with fundraiser on Feb. 22
MILWAUKEE -- The Packing House Restaurant will honor fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner with a fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 22.The restaurant will donate 10 percent of all food sales that day to the Rittner family.In a Facebook post, The Packing House Restaurant staff and management, and Wiken family say are proud to support our communities' law enforcement and first responders—now more than ever, they need our support and thank you's.
MILWAUKEE -- The Packing House Restaurant will honor fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner with a fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 22.The restaurant will donate 10 percent of all food sales that day to the Rittner family.In a Facebook post, The Packing House Restaurant staff and management, and Wiken family say are proud to support our communities' law enforcement and first responders—now more than ever, they need our support and thank you's.
District attorney begins review of fatal shooting of Officer Matthew Rittner
MILWAUKEE — Prosecutors are reviewing evidence against a 26-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting a Milwaukee police officer.A spokesman for the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office said Friday that investigators have forwarded the case to the office, which will decide whether to file charges against Jordan Fricke.Fricke was arrested following the shooting that killed 35-year-old Officer Matthew Rittner.
MILWAUKEE — Prosecutors are reviewing evidence against a 26-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting a Milwaukee police officer.A spokesman for the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office said Friday that investigators have forwarded the case to the office, which will decide whether to file charges against Jordan Fricke.Fricke was arrested following the shooting that killed 35-year-old Officer Matthew Rittner.
'The loss is difficult:' DPW worker dies after hit-and-run crash near 17th and Vine
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have a subject in custody after a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a city DPW worker near 17th and Vine on Friday morning, Feb. 8.Officials say around 8:15 a.m., 54-year-old Bryan Rodriguez was filling potholes in the neighborhood.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have a subject in custody after a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a city DPW worker near 17th and Vine on Friday morning, Feb. 8.Officials say around 8:15 a.m., 54-year-old Bryan Rodriguez was filling potholes in the neighborhood.
Growing memorial for Matthew Rittner outside MPD Specialized Patrol Division
MILWAUKEE -- A memorial created for fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner is bringing visitors from all over.
MILWAUKEE -- A memorial created for fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner is bringing visitors from all over.
Body of fallen MPD Officer Matthew Rittner taken to Brookfield funeral home
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee showed their support after a Milwaukee police officer was killed in the line of duty.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee showed their support after a Milwaukee police officer was killed in the line of duty.
Milwaukee's City Hall showered in blue light to honor fallen Officer Matthew Rittner
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee is lighting City Hall blue on Thursday, Feb. 7 in honor of fallen Milwaukee Police Department Officer Matthew Rittner.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said in a news release:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee is lighting City Hall blue on Thursday, Feb. 7 in honor of fallen Milwaukee Police Department Officer Matthew Rittner.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said in a news release:
More than 3,800 We Energies customers without power due in part to icing
MILWAUKEE -- The We Energies Outage Map shows more than 3,800 customers are without power in southeast Wisconsin as a result of our wintry weather that includes heavy icing in some areas.Officials from We Energies say since last night, they have restored power to more than 12,600 customers -- and have extra crews assigned to the hardest hit areas.
MILWAUKEE -- The We Energies Outage Map shows more than 3,800 customers are without power in southeast Wisconsin as a result of our wintry weather that includes heavy icing in some areas.Officials from We Energies say since last night, they have restored power to more than 12,600 customers -- and have extra crews assigned to the hardest hit areas.
