Found Deceased WI - Gabriella Cartagena, 24, Marinette, 4 February 2026 *homicide - boyfriend charged*

[TwinkieDefense]

Feb 6/7, 2026 article

Marinette police search for missing woman after distress call reported

Gabriella "Gabby" Cartagena, 24, was reported missing Wednesday, Feb. 4 around 7:20 p.m.

fox11online.com

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Marinette police are searching for a missing woman whose last known contact indicated she was in distress, saying "please don't shoot me."

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[GraceG]

Court records for a Gabrietlla Alexis Cartagena DOB 10/2001 don't show any recent activity but she may not have driving privileges as she has been cited for driving while suspended, then 3 years later, an OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) without a valid operating license.

Was she with someone that night that had a vehicle, or using a Uber or ride share?

She has at least one child, a paternity acknowledgement case in 2023, but it is closed and no recent court activity related to visitation, support etc. since that might be a red flag.

Milwaukee County Case Number 2023FA007416 State Of Wisconsin Child Support Agency - Milwaukee vs. Gabriella Alexis Cartagena et al
Filing date 12-20-2023 Case type Family Class code description Paternity Acknowledgment
Petitioner: State Of Wisconsin Child Support Agency - Milwaukee
Respondent: Cartagena, Gabriella Alexis
Respondent: (legal name redacted for privacy)

Marinette County Case Number 2023TR000375 State of Wisconsin vs. Gabriella Alexis Cartagena
Filing date 03-01-2023
Count no. Statute Description Severity Disposition
1 343.05(3)(a) Operate w/o Valid License (1st Violation)

Marinette County Case Number 2023TR000374 State of Wisconsin vs. Gabriella Alexis Cartagena
Filing date 03-01-2023
Count no. Statute Description Severity Disposition
1 346.63(1)(a) OWI (1st) Forf. U Guilty Due to No Contest Plea

Milwaukee County Case Number 2020TR008870 Milwaukee, County of vs. Gabriella Alexis Cartagena
Filing date 04-07-2020
Count no. Statute Description Severity Disposition
1 343.44(1)(a) Operating While Suspended Forf. U Guilty Due to No Contest Plea

Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

wcca.wicourts.gov

 

[truthfinder2019]

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[truthfinder2019]

 

[GraceG]

A person of interest has been arrested in her disappearance. Police have not released any new information however the family said foul play is suspected and the person (unamed in the article) was the last person seen with her (stated to be a trip to the grocery store together). Police say person of interest in custody related to Marinette missing woman case

The Marinette Police have confirmed a person is in custody on their official FB page. Log into Facebook Fox 11 (local) Wisconsin has released the name however, stating the person of interest is in custody in Minnesota. I am not going to list any charges or other details available in court records in MN until such time as LE confirms the msm report. Case records in WI for that name are currently sealed per judicial order. Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

Person of interest in Marinette 'involuntarily missing' woman case jailed in Minnesota

Gabriella Cartagena, 24, was last seen on Feb. 4 in Marinette.

fox11online.com

 

[GraceG]

Grabriella has been found but NO information as to her condition (living, injured, deceased?)

Marinette police say missing woman was found, but share no details about her condition

Authorities did not reveal the condition of 24-year-old Gabriella Cartagena Tuesday.

fox11online.com

 

[truthfinder2019]

See the comments

https://www.facebook.com/100064804623770/posts/pfbid0nfx7ZJXngpyUaZH4dsWh83rvDe9iVDfbJ3G6hpKqANg2MF71yeEpEHmYfPDtoA4dl

 

[truthfinder2019]

https://www.facebook.com/100069427410189/posts/pfbid032u9AZSQi1oLh75ndryH2kgeKjSs6k4QBTwiMMd96fNCq9evTXJVyHHUVDQZ2Dp54l

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Missing woman found, suspect in custody after final phone call to family: 'Don't shoot me'

'Don't shoot me. Please, I'm sorry.'

local12.com

The family of a woman who went missing says she has died after she was last heard on a phone call begging for her life.

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Authorities confirmed in an update that she was located, writing that "more information will be released as soon as possible." Shortly after she was found, however, (a fundraising page was launched) by family members that indicates that the victim has died.

"My name is Alpachino Cartagena, and I am the older brother of Gabriella Cartagena, who recently passed away. Gabriella’s passing was completely unexpected, and our family is still trying to process this sudden loss," the (fundraising page) reads in part.

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[truthfinder2019]

‘Please don’t shoot me. I’m sorry’: Missing Wisconsin Woman Gabriella Cartagena Found, Family Claims She Died

Police found Wisconsin woman Gabriella Cartagena, 24, on Tuesday, following her disappearance earlier this month and a disturbing message. According to ABC 7, Cartagena’s family said she has died, but authorities have yet to confirm the information or share additional updates. “More information...

www.crimeonline.com

Woman missing from Marinette has been located, family’s GoFundMe confirms death

According to a GoFundMe set up by her brother, she has passed away.

www.wbay.com

 

[GraceG]

Hopefully the press conference this morning will have some info. I found it really odd (and I've worked in and around LE for 25+ years) that her status as being deceased or not after being located was withheld from the public while the family has an active fundraiser site announcing her death. I can see LE keeping it quiet if doing so might get the POI to release details they otherwise wouldn't if they thought murder wasn't on the table - but once the family has made it public, from the police's viewpoint what's the reasoning?

 

[GraceG]

Has the press conference been rescheduled? I've not seen any update, just the announcement yesterday that it would be at 9 a.m Thursday (today). https://www.radioresultsnetwork.com...to-hold-press-conference-about-missing-woman/

 

[TwinkieDefense]

Feb 12, 2026 article - sympathies to family and friends of Ms Cartagena.

Missing Marinette woman found dead in Michigan; boyfriend held in Minnesota custody

Investigators are set to release more information in the case of Gabriella Cartagena.

fox11online.com

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A woman reported missing from Marinette last week was found deceased in a wooded area in Menominee County, Michigan, Tuesday while her boyfriend is in custody in Minnesota, police confirmed.

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[ChatteringBirds]

Sincere condolences to her family. I hope and pray for justice in this case.

 

[TwinkieDefense]

Feb 12,2026 article

Marinette police reveal new details in Gabriella Cartagena case

The missing 24-year-old was found dead in a wooded area in Menominee County.

www.wbay.com

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He hasn’t been charged in Cartagena’s disappearance.

Marinette’s police chief says they’ll be taking Thursday’s autopsy results to the district attorney.

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[imstilla.grandma]

MENOMINEE, MI - Authorities say the body of a 24-year-old woman who had been missing for a week has been found in a wooded area near the Wisconsin border with the Upper Peninsula.

The body of Gabriella Alexis Cartagena was found on Tuesday in the area of Birch Creek Road in Menominee County, investigators announced today, according to WLUC. An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death.

Body of missing woman, 24, found in Upper Peninsula after harrowing phone call: ‘Please don’t shoot me’

Michigan authorities had been assisting in the search, Marinette Police said.

www.mlive.com

 

[NoeticSoul]

This is so sad

Missing Wisconsin Woman Found Dead in Michigan, Boyfriend Arrested in Minnesota

Police in Wisconsin announced this week that a missing Wisconsin woman had been found dead and her boyfriend arrested in Minnesota. The body of Gabriella Cartagena, 24, was found in Michigan, but police said they believe she was murdered in Marinette, Wisconsin, where she lived with Robert...

www.crimeonline.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

According to a criminal complaint, Robert Chilcote faces one count of first-degree intentional homicide in the death of Gabriella Cartagena. He’s currently being held at the Wright County Jail in Minnesota and does not have a scheduled court date yet in Wisconsin.

Cartagena went missing on Feb. 4 and was last seen leaving home for an errand with Chilcote.

After they didn’t return an hour later, Cartagena’s mother called her and said she could hear her daughter say, “I’m sorry. Don’t shoot me. I’m sorry. I didn’t do nothing.” Cartagena’s phone showed she was at Red Arrow Park in Marinette during that call, the criminal complaint states.

A while later, Cartagena’s mother said she got a text from her daughter saying she was at work. Chilcote then came to her home, telling her Cartagena had told him to get his things out and bring her clothes to work. Cartagena’s mother said she never heard from her daughter after that moment and she was reported missing on Feb. 5.

Investigators said they spoke with a supervisor at Walmart, where both Chilcote and Cartagena worked. The criminal complaint said the supervisor told them Chilcote clocked in at around 10 p.m. and worked until midnight; he then bought some items and told his supervisor that he quit.

By tracking Chilcote’s phone, investigators saw that he had left the state and traveled to Michigan. Afterwards, he briefly came back to Wisconsin and then to Minnesota.

Investigators said that when they attempted to stop Chilcote in his car on Feb. 5, he fled, leading to a car chase that ended when Chilcote crashed into a snowbank. He was then taken into custody.

In the search of his car, police found a gun, a box of ammunition, a ballistic face mask and suppressors.

Boyfriend charged with homicide after Marinette woman found dead

Gabriella Cartagena went missing on Feb. 4 and was last seen leaving home for an errand with her boyfriend, Robert Chilcote.

spectrumnews1.com

 

[Niner]

Here's his docket in the Wisconsin court site:

Case number Filing date County name Case status Name Date of birth Caption
2026CF000044 02-06-2026 Marinette Filed Only Chilcote, Robert Alan
07-24-1996 State of Wisconsin vs. Robert Alan Chilcote

Case summary
Filing date: 02-06-2026 Case type: Criminal
Case status: Filed Only - Arrest warrant issued / 02-13-2026 Chilcote, Robert Alan
Defendant date of birth: 07-24-1996
Address: N7354 State Highway 180, Porterfield, WI 54159
Branch ID: 2
DA case number: 2026MR000105
Charges
Responsible official: Morrison, James A. Prosecuting agency: District Attorney
Prosecuting agency attorney: Morrow, DeShea D.
Count no. Statute Description Severity Disposition
1 940.01(1)(a) 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide Felony A

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
02-13-2026 Order to remove sealed record Morrison, James A.
02-13-2026 Proposed Order
Additional text:
Unseal the Court File

02-13-2026 Arrest warrant issued for Chilcote, Robert Alan Morrison, James A.
Additional text:
Amended

02-13-2026 Arrest warrant authorized for Chilcote, Robert Alan Morrison, James A.
Additional text:
Amended

02-13-2026 Amended complaint
02-12-2026 Other papers
Additional text:
(Corrected) Detainer Sheet - Detained Location Wright County Jail

02-09-2026 Warrant/Capias/Commitment canceled for Chilcote, Robert Alan
Additional text:
Warrant Detainer Sheet - Detained Location Wright County Jail

02-06-2026 Proposed Order
Additional text:
to Seal the Court File

02-06-2026 Arrest warrant issued for Chilcote, Robert Alan Miller, Peggy L.
02-06-2026 Order to seal record Miller, Peggy L.
02-06-2026 Arrest warrant authorized for Chilcote, Robert Alan Miller, Peggy L.
02-06-2026 Electronic Filing Notice
02-06-2026 Case initiated by electronic filing
02-06-2026 Complaint filed

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

He does have a hearing in Minnesota on 2/20/26. Probably an extradition hearing - ??

 

[Niner]

Friday, February 20th:
*Hearing (@ am) - MN/WI - Gabriella "Gabby" Alexis Cartagena (24) has been missing from Marinette, WI since Feb. 4, 2026. She was found deceased in a wooded area in the area of Birch Creek Road in Menominee County, Michigan, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. *Robert Alan Chilcote (29) was arrested (2/9/26) in Minnesota & charged with fleeing a peace office in a motor vehicle & being a fugitive from justice from another State & for aggravated battery (filed in Marinette County, WI) & is awaiting extradition to Wisconsin. $500K CASH bond.
*Robert Alan Chilcote (29) charged (2/13/26 in Wisconsin) with 1st degree intentional homicide. Marinette County
He’s currently being held at the Wright County Jail in Minnesota with a $500K cash bond & does not have a scheduled court date yet in Wisconsin, but has a hearing in Minnesota on 2/20/26.
Judge James A. Morrison presiding. DA DeShea D. Morrow. No defense attorney yet.
Case info: 2/4/26: Gabriella "Gabby" Alexis Cartagena, 25, has been missing from Marinette, WI since 2/4/26. Approximately 7:30pm her last contact around 7pm indicted she was in distress, crying & saying "Please don't shoot me". Her phone location at that time showed Red Arrow Park in Marinette. Gabriella was last known to be near N2330 Shore Drive, close to the boat launch by Little River Country Club. She has not been seen or heard from since. It was reported that Cartagena was believed to be with her boyfriend, Robert Chilcote, at Red Arrow Park. Public Info Officer Brad Bayerl said when police responded to the scene, they found signs of blood & "immediately recognized evidence that indicated this area was a potential crime scene." Gabriella was found deceased in a wooded area in the area of Birch Creek Road in Menominee County, Michigan, Tuesday, 2/10/26 while her boyfriend Robert Alan Chilcote is in custody in Minnesota, police confirmed. On 2/9/26 a person of interest in the case appeared in a Minnesota court Monday on a count of aggravated battery filed in Marinette County. Wright County records say Chilcote was booked into the jail on charges of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle & being a fugitive from justice from another State. Both show an offense date of Feb. 5, one day after Cartagena was last seen. An extradition request was also filed for a count of aggravated battery, court records show. A $500K cash bail was set in court Monday & he returns to court 2/20/26. A Minnesota court document states: "On Feb. 9, 2026, the Wright County Sheriff's Office received information from the Marinette County Sheriff's Office, Marinette, Wisconsin, advising that on Feb. 6, 2026, Robert Alan Chilcote, DOB 7-24-1996, hereinafter defendant, had been charged with aggravated battery via a complaint warrant & a warrant issued for defendant's arrest. The defendant was subsequently arrested in Wright County, Minnesota, for felony assault & fleeing a peace officer at which time it was learned that there was a warrant out of Marinette County, Marinette, Wisconsin, for the defendant's arrest."
2/6/26 Docket updates: Arrest warrant issued for Chilcote, Robert Alan by Peggy L. Miller. Order to seal record. Arrest warrant authorized for Chilcote, Robert Alan. Case initiated by electronic filing. Complaint filed. Proposed Order to seal the Court file. 2/9/26 Docket update: Warrant/ Capias/Commitment canceled for Chilcote. Warrant Detainer Sheet-Detained Location Wright County Jail. 2/13/26 Docket updates: Amended complaint. Amended arrest warrant authorized & issued for Chilcote by James A. Morrison. Proposed Order: unseal the Court file. Order to removed sealed record by Judge Morrison.