WI - Ariel Spillner, 26, shot and killed by her paranoid friend after the pair smoked weed.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Ariel Spillner, 26, was shot and killed by her paranoid friend after the pair smoked weed together.
Jamica Mills has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide and use of a dangerous weapon.

The pair had smoked weed together and were in the process of cutting Jamica's dog's hair.
Jamica claims that Ariel was holding scissors, and she thought she was going to be stabbed. She went to her bedroom to retrieve a handgun, and shot Ariel.
Shortly afterwards she took a few steps and accidentally shot herself in the abdomen.

The force is strong with this one. Probably safer for herself and everyone else if she's behind bars.

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Case# Filing Date County Case Status Name DoB
2025CF005245 11-08-2025 Milwaukee Open Mills, Jamica Simone 11-06-1993
State of Wisconsin vs. Jamica Simone Mills

Charges
Responsible official: Crivello-36, Laura
Prosecuting agency: District Attorney
Prosecuting agency attorney: Vance-Curzan, Ian F

Defendant owes the court: $0.00

Count no. Statute Description Severity Disposition
1 940.02(1) 1st-Degree Reckless Homicide Felony B
Modifier: 939.63(1)(b) Use of a Dangerous Weapon

Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
11-17-2025 01:30 pm Room #146 - Criminal Justice Facility Preliminary hearing Court Roth, Susan

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
11-09-2025 Cash bond set for Mills, Jamica Simone Kucharski, Katharine Tape Reporter $150,000.00
Additional text:
Court ordered defendant TURNED OVER TO Justice Point for SUPERVISION Level 5.
No possession of dangerous weapons or firearms.
Court ordered Defendant to maintain ABSOLUTE SOBRIETY.
Court ordered no possession or use of controlled substances without a valid prescription.

11-09-2025 Video conferencing
11-09-2025 Initial appearance Kucharski, Katharine Tape Reporter
Additional text:
Defendant Jamica Simone Mills in court, in custody. Attorney Alexander Lee Hahn in court for Jamica Simone Mills. Prosecuting attorney Sara Beth Hill appeared by video for the State of Wisconsin.

Defendant is advised this case is assigned to Judge Crivello, Branch 36. Defendant given a copy of the complaint and advised of maximum penalties, right to counsel and right to a preliminary hearing. Court reviewed the complaint and found probable cause to hold the defendant for further proceedings. DEFENDANT IS INDIGENT AND PUBLIC DEFENDER WILL PROVIDE COUNSEL.

Commissioner advised DNA sample has been obtained from the Defendant. Court advised Defendant she may qualify to have the DNA sample data expunged if she meets the conditions under Wisconsin Statutes Section 165.77(4).

Case is adjourned for a preliminary hearing in Branch PE.
Preliminary hearing scheduled for November 17, 2025 at 01:30 pm.

11-08-2025 Electronic Filing Notice
11-08-2025 Case initiated by electronic filing
11-08-2025 Complaint filed
Additional text:
Defendant in Custody, Court appearance today in Intake Court, Room 137A.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Monday, November 17th:
*Preliminary Hearing (@ 1:30pm CT) – WI - Ariel B. Spillner (26) fatally shot by her friend. Both were using marijuana [allege paranoia] which led to the shooting. *Jamica Simone Mills (32) arrested (11/8/25) & charged (11/9/25) with 1st degree reckless homicide (use of a dangerous weapon). Bond set at $150K. Milwaukee County
Case info: Ariel Spillner, a 26-year-old pharmacy student, was fatally shot by her friend Jamica Simone Mills in Milwaukee. Police allege paranoia from marijuana use led to the shooting; Mills has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide. Mills claims she acted out of fear, believing Spillner was going to stab her. Spillner’s family & community mourn her as a compassionate, bright individual. The case has reignited discussions on mental health & substance use.
Judge Laura Crivello. DA Ian F. Vance-Curzan & Sara Beth Hill. Defense attorney Alexander Lee Halm.
11/8/25 Docket updates: Complaint filed. Case initiated by electronic filing. Electronic filing notice. Defendant in custody, court appearance today in Intake Court.
11/9/25 Update: Video conferencing. Initial appearance with Judge Katharine Kucharski presiding. Defendant Mills in court, in custody. Attorney Alexander Lee Hahn in court for Mills. Prosecuting attorney Sara Beth Hill appeared by video for the State of Wisconsin. Defendant is advised this case is assigned to Judge Crivello, Branch 36. Defendant given a copy of the complaint & advised of maximum penalties, right to counsel & right to a preliminary hearing. Court reviewed the complaint & found probable cause to hold the defendant for further proceedings. Defendant is indigent & public defender will provide counsel. Commissioner advised DNA sample has been obtained from the Defendant. Court advised Defendant she may qualify to have the DNA sample data expunged if she meets the conditions under Wisconsin Statutes Section 165.77(4). Cash bond set for Mills @ $150K. Court ordered defendant turned over to Justice Point for Supervision Level 5. No possession of dangerous weapons or firearms. Court ordered Defendant to maintain absolut sobriety. Court ordered no possession or use of controlled substances without a valid prescription. Case is adjourned for a preliminary hearing on 11/17/25 @ 1:30pm.

 

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Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
12-10-2025 01:30 pm Room #146 - Criminal Justice Facility Preliminary hearing Court Roth, Susan

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
11-17-2025 Adjourned hearing Roth, Susan Richter, Valerie
Additional text:
Defendant Jamica Simone Mills not in court, in custody. Prosecuting attorney Arthur Kenneth Thexton in court for the State of Wisconsin.
Case set for a preliminary hearing. Attorney Theodore OReilly to be appointed to this case but has not yet been. State's witness is present. Court ordered case adjourned for CAUSE for Preliminary Hearing in Branch PE.
Preliminary hearing scheduled for December 10, 2025 at 01:30 pm.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access