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

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Man charged in girlfriend’s death waives extradition

A Marinette County man accused of killing his girlfriend agreed Friday not to fight being brought back from Minnesota to face a first-degree intentional homicide charge. Robert Alan Chilcote, 29, of Porterfield, Wis., appeared virtually in Wright County District Court in Minnesota to waive...

www.ironmountaindailynews.com

Feb. 21, 2026
A Marinette County man accused of killing his girlfriend agreed Friday not to fight being brought back from Minnesota to face a first-degree intentional homicide charge.

Robert Alan Chilcote, 29, of Porterfield, Wis., appeared virtually in Wright County District Court in Minnesota to waive extradition, with Wright County Attorney Bryan Lutes prosecuting and Judge Catherine McPherson presiding.

A waiver of extradition allows a fugitive to return voluntarily, bypassing a formal court hearing. By signing the document, Chilcote gave up his right to contest the transfer, a step often taken to expedite the process, limit time in custody or signal cooperation with authorities.

Wisconsin authorities will now travel to Minnesota to bring Chilcote back to the state.
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A pretrial hearing in Minnesota is scheduled for May 1. According to the Wright County District Court, a public defender has been appointed, though the specific attorney is not yet determined.

Guessing they don't expect him to be back in Wisconsin by May....


from the Wisconsin court site - no date yet.

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
02-17-2026 Warrant/Capias/Commitment canceled for Chilcote, Robert Alan
Additional text:
Detained Wright Co MN Jail

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Looks like he is back in Wisconsin - and I missed a hearing...

Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
03-05-2026 08:30 am Branch 2, Judicial Center, Second Floor Adjourned initial appearance Court Morrison, James A.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
02-26-2026 Cash bond set for Chilcote, Robert Alan $2,000,000.00
02-26-2026 Video conferencing
02-26-2026 Initial appearance Morrison, James A. Howell, Karen
Additional text:
8:30 AM Defendant Robert Alan Chilcote appeared by zoom, in custody from MRSO jail. Attorney Brad Hansen appeared by zoom for Robert Alan Chilcote. Prosecuting attorney DeShea D. Morrow and attorney Kathryn Heineck in court for the State of Wisconsin.
Court appears via zoom.
Copy of comp.
Atty Hansen - received/reviewed w/Deft.
DA heard on bond/priors.
Atty Hansen heard on bond/reserves argument for later date.
Court sets $2,000,000 cash bail w/conditions: sign waiver of extradition, no contact by any means with victim's family or residence, no alcohol, no controlled substances and no firearms of any kind.
Court states date/time next hearing.
VWC confirms date/time works w/victim's family.
8:37 AM
Adjourned initial appearance scheduled for March 5, 2026 at 08:30 am.

02-24-2026 Other papers
Additional text:
Warrant/Capias/Commitment canceled - Lodged at MRSO Jail

02-17-2026 Warrant/Capias/Commitment canceled for Chilcote, Robert Alan
Additional text:
Detained Wright Co MN Jail

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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I am going guess that his Minnesota hearing on 5/1 has been cancelled since he is back in Wisconsin.

Thursday, March 5th:
*Initial Hearing (@ 8:30am) - 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) charged (2/13/26 in Wisconsin) with 1st degree intentional homicide. $2M CASH bond w/conditions [set on 2/26/26]. Marinette County
*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. Extradited to Wisconsin 2/26/26. $500K CASH bond. Next hearing in Minnesota on 5/1/26. Wright County
Judge James A. Morrison presiding. DAs DeShea D. Morrow & Kathryn Heineck. Defense attorney Brad Hansen.
Case & Court info from 2/4/26 thru 2/9/26 reference post #20 here:
https://websleuths.com/threads/wi-g...ruary-2026-homicide-boyfriend-charged.763897/
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.
2/17/26 Docket update: Wisconsin: Warrant/Capias/Commitment canceled for Chilcote. Detained Wright County MN Jail.
2/20/26 Update: Minnesota: A Marinette County man accused of killing his girlfriend agreed Friday not to fight being brought back from Minnesota to face a first-degree intentional homicide charge. Chilcote appeared virtually in Wright County District Court in Minnesota to waive extradition, with Wright County Attorney Bryan Lutes prosecuting & Judge Catherine McPherson presiding. A waiver of extradition allows a fugitive to return voluntarily, bypassing a formal court hearing. By signing the document, Chilcote gave up his right to contest the transfer, a step often taken to expedite the process, limit time in custody or signal cooperation with authorities. Wisconsin authorities will now travel to Minnesota to bring Chilcote back to the state. A pretrial hearing in Minnesota is scheduled for 5/1/26. According to the Wright County District Court, a public defender has been appointed, though the specific attorney is not yet determined.
2/26/26 Update: Wisconsin: Video conferencing. Initial appearance with Judge James A. Morrison presiding. Defendant Chilcote appeared by zoom, in custody from MRSO jail. Attorney Brad Hansen appeared by zoom for Chilcote. Prosecuting attorney DeShea D. Morrow & attorney Kathryn Heineck in court for the State of Wisconsin. Court appears via zoom. Copy of complaint. Attorney Hansen-received/reviewed w/Defendant. DA heard on bond/priors. Attorney Hansen heard on bond/reserves argument for later date. Court sets $2M cash bail w/conditions: sign waiver of extradition, no contact by any means with victim's family or residence, no alcohol, no controlled substances & no firearms of any kind. Court states date/time next hearing. VWC confirms date/time works w/victim's family. Adjourned initial appearance scheduled for 3/5/26 @ 8:30am.

 

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Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
04-02-2026 10:00 am Branch 2, Judicial Center, Second Floor Preliminary hearing and Arraignment Court Morrison, James A.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
03-05-2026 Demand for Discovery and Inspection - Defendant
03-05-2026 Demand for Discovery and Inspection - Defendant
03-05-2026 Public defender order appointing counsel
Additional text:
Atty Fontaine

03-05-2026 Public defender order appointing counsel
Additional text:
Atty Toonen

03-05-2026 Video conferencing
03-05-2026 Adjourned initial appearance Morrison, James A. Howell, Karen
Additional text:
8:32 AM Defendant Robert Alan Chilcote appeared by ZOOM, in custody. Attorney DeShea D. Morrow in court for State of Wisconsin.
Atty Hansen from SPD appearing by ZOOM from jail for scheduling purposes only.
Court heard on SPD Atty's from GB appointed to case and will schedule prelim.
Court heard on scheduling, will schedule in Branch 2.
Atty Hansen heard and Deft willing to waive time limits.
Court addresses courtroom regarding prelims purpose.
Atty Hansen heard.
Court addresses press/media on ZOOM appearance for hearings.
8:36 AM
Preliminary hearing and Arraignment scheduled for April 2, 2026 at 10:00 am.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access