Found Deceased WI - Prince McCree, 5, Critical Missing, last seen 9am at home near 54th & Meinecke, discovered missing 1pm, Milwaukee, 25 Oct 2023

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Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
05-12-2025 11:00 am Safety Building, Room 423 Status conference Court Havas-10, Michelle A.

05-23-2025 08:30 am Safety Building, Room 423 Final pre-trial Court Havas-10, Michelle A.

06-16-2025 08:30 am Safety Building, Room 423 Jury trial Court Havas-10, Michelle A.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
05-08-2025 Doctor Report Return Havas-10, Michelle A. Hennessy, Caroline
Additional text:
Defendant Erik J Mendoza in court, in custody. Attorney Scott Franklin Anderson in court for Erik J Mendoza. Attorney Matthew James Torbenson in court for State of Wisconsin.

Court met with the parties in chambers before the case was called.

Case in court on return of doctor's report. Report received and reviewed by the State and the Defense.

Defense is requesting an adjournment to investigate a possible second opinion.

Case is adjourned to 5-12-25 at 11:00 am for a status conference.

Case remains scheduled for final pretrial on 5-23-25 at 8:30 am and Jury trial on 6-16-25 at 8:30 am.
Status conference scheduled for May 12, 2025 at 11:00 am.


link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Monday, May 12th:
*Status Conference Hearing (@ 8:11am ET) - WI - Prince McCree (5) went missing around 1pm on Oct. 25, 2023 & on 10/26/23 found dead in dumpster, the child was found with injuries from blunt force trauma a mile south on the 5500 block of West Vliet Street near Holly Road, Milwaukee. - *Erik J. Mendoza aka Erik J. Krause-Mendoza (15/now 17) arrested (10/23/23) & charged (10/30/23) with 1st degree felony intentional homicide, felony physical abuse of a child, repeated acts causing death, hiding a corpse, 3 counts of 1st degree recklessly endangering safety use of dangerous weapon (in connection with a series of alleged stabbings on Oct. 23, 2023 in the city). Plead not guilty by reason mental disease/defect. Milwaukee County
Trial set to begin on 6/16/25.
Judge Michelle A. Havas presiding. Assistant DA Matthew Torbenson & Jessica Behling. Defense attorney Scott Franklin Anderson.
Case & Court info from 10/25/23 thru 5/2/25 reference post #160 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ssing-1pm-milwaukee-25-oct-2023.694231/page-8
5/5/25 Docket update: Witness list-plaintiff filed by Michelle A. Havas. Motion in Limine by Michelle A. Havas. Next Doctor’s Report Return hearing on 5/8/25 @ 8:30am.
5/8/25 Update: Doctor Report Return hearing presiding by Judge Michelle A. Havas. Defendant Mendoza in court, in custody. Attorney Scott Franklin Anderson in court for Mendoza. Attorney Matthew James Torbenson in court for State of Wisconsin. Court met with the parties in chambers before the case was called. Case in court on return of doctor's report. Report received & reviewed by the State & the Defense. Defense is requesting an adjournment to investigate a possible second opinion. Case is adjourned to 5/12/25 at 11am for a status conference. Case remains scheduled for final pretrial on 5/23/25 at 8:30am & Jury trial on 6/16/25 at 8:30am.
*David E. Pietura (27/now 28) – Plead guilty (6/3/24) & sentenced on 7/26/24 to life in prison.

 

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Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
05-23-2025 08:30 am Safety Building, Room 423 Status conference Court Havas-10, Michelle A.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
05-12-2025 Status conference Havas-10, Michelle A. Hennessy, Caroline
Additional text:
Defendant Erik J Mendoza not in court, in custody. Attorney Scott Franklin Anderson in court for Erik J Mendoza. Attorney Matthew James Torbenson in court for State of Wisconsin.

Case in court for a status conference as to defense obtain a second NGI opinion.
Defense is requesting more time for reasons as stated on the record.

Court ordered the jury trial date of 6-16-25 vacated.

Case is adjourned to 5-23-25 at 8:30 am for a status conference.
Status conference scheduled for May 23, 2025 at 08:30 am.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Friday, May 23rd:
*Status Conference Hearing (@ 8:30am ET) - WI - Prince McCree (5) went missing around 1pm on Oct. 25, 2023 & on 10/26/23 found dead in dumpster, the child was found with injuries from blunt force trauma a mile south on the 5500 block of West Vliet Street near Holly Road, Milwaukee. - *Erik J. Mendoza aka Erik J. Krause-Mendoza (15/now 17) arrested (10/23/23) & charged (10/30/23) with 1st degree felony intentional homicide, felony physical abuse of a child, repeated acts causing death, hiding a corpse, 3 counts of 1st degree recklessly endangering safety use of dangerous weapon (in connection with a series of alleged stabbings on Oct. 23, 2023 in the city). Plead not guilty by reason mental disease/defect. Milwaukee County
Trial was set to begin on 6/16/25 was vacated on 5/12/25 with no further dates.
Judge Michelle A. Havas presiding. Assistant DA Matthew Torbenson & Jessica Behling. Defense attorney Scott Franklin Anderson.
Case & Court info from 10/25/23 thru 5/5/25 reference post #162 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ssing-1pm-milwaukee-25-oct-2023.694231/page-9
5/8/25 Update: Doctor Report Return hearing presiding by Judge Michelle A. Havas. Defendant Mendoza in court, in custody. Attorney Scott Franklin Anderson in court for Mendoza. Attorney Matthew James Torbenson in court for State of Wisconsin. Court met with the parties in chambers before the case was called. Case in court on return of doctor's report. Report received & reviewed by the State & the Defense. Defense is requesting an adjournment to investigate a possible second opinion. Case is adjourned to 5/12/25 at 11am for a status conference. Case remains scheduled for final pretrial on 5/23/25 at 8:30am & Jury trial on 6/16/25 at 8:30am.
5/12/25 Update: Status conference held with Judge Michelle A. Havas presiding. Defendant Mendoza not in court, in custody. Attorney Scott Franklin Anderson in court for Mendoza. Attorney Matthew James Torbenson in court for State of Wisconsin. Case in court for a status conference as to defense obtain a second NGI opinion. Defense is requesting more time for reasons as stated on the record. Court ordered the jury trial date of 6/16/25 vacated. Case is adjourned to 5/23/25 at 8:30am for a status conference.
*David E. Pietura (27/now 28) – Plead guilty (6/3/24) & sentenced on 7/26/24 to life in prison.

 

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Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
07-01-2025 01:30 pm Safety Building, Room 423 Doctor's Report Return Court Havas-10, Michelle A.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
05-23-2025 Proposed Order
05-23-2025 Status conference Havas-10, Michelle A. Delong, Katie
Additional text:
Defendant Erik J Mendoza not in court, in custody. Attorney Scott Franklin Anderson in court for Erik J Mendoza. Attorney Matthew James Torbenson in court for State of Wisconsin.

Case in court for a status conference. Defense is requesting a second opinion as to the NGI plea.

Court appointed Dr. Schoenecker to do the report.

Case is adjourned to 7-1-25 at 1:30 pm for return of doctor's report as to NGI.
Doctor's Report Return scheduled for July 1, 2025 at 01:30 pm.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Docket updates:

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
06-20-2025 Other papers
Additional text:
Cover Sheet, filed.

06-20-2025 Examining physician's report Havas-10, Michelle A.
Additional text:
filed.

06-03-2025 Invoice/Statement
Additional text:
Invoice dated 05/13/2025 submitted to INFOR for payment on 6/17/25 in the amount of $2,281.25 to Dr. Deborah Collins for services from 04/01/2025, 04/21/2025, 05/02/2025.

05-27-2025 Order Havas-10, Michelle A.
Additional text:
Order for Examination Under 971.16 Wis. Stats., (NGI), signed and filed.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Tuesday, July 1st:
*Doctor’s Report Return Hearing (@ 1:30pm ET) - WI - Prince McCree (5) went missing around 1pm on Oct. 25, 2023 & on 10/26/23 found dead in dumpster, the child was found with injuries from blunt force trauma a mile south on the 5500 block of West Vliet Street near Holly Road, Milwaukee. - *Erik J. Mendoza aka Erik J. Krause-Mendoza (15/now 17) arrested (10/23/23) & charged (10/30/23) with 1st degree felony intentional homicide, felony physical abuse of a child, repeated acts causing death, hiding a corpse, 3 counts of 1st degree recklessly endangering safety use of dangerous weapon (in connection with a series of alleged stabbings on Oct. 23, 2023 in the city). Plead not guilty by reason mental disease/defect. Milwaukee County
Trial was set to begin on 6/16/25 was vacated on 5/12/25 with no further dates.
Judge Michelle A. Havas presiding. Assistant DA Matthew Torbenson & Jessica Behling. Defense attorney Scott Franklin Anderson.
Case & Court info from 10/25/23 thru 5/8/25 reference post #164 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ssing-1pm-milwaukee-25-oct-2023.694231/page-9
5/12/25 Update: Status conference held with Judge Michelle A. Havas presiding. Defendant Mendoza not in court, in custody. Attorney Scott Franklin Anderson in court for Mendoza. Attorney Matthew James Torbenson in court for State of Wisconsin. Case in court for a status conference as to defense obtain a second NGI opinion. Defense is requesting more time for reasons as stated on the record. Court ordered the jury trial date of 6/16/25 vacated. Case is adjourned to 5/23/25 at 8:30am for a status conference.
5/23/25 Update: Status conference hearing held with Judge Michelle A. Havas presiding. Defendant Mendoza not in court, in custody. Attorney Scott Franklin Anderson in court for Mendoza. Attorney Matthew James Torbenson in court for State of Wisconsin. Case in court for a status conference. Defense is requesting a second opinion as to the NGI plea. Court appointed Dr. Schoenecker to do the report. Case is adjourned to 7/1/25 @ 1:30pm for return of doctor's report as to NGI. Proposed Order. 5/27/25 Docket update: Order for examination under 971.16 Wis. Stats., (NGI), signed & filed.
6/3/25 Docket update: Invoice dated 5/13/25 submitted to INFOR for payment on 6/17/25 in the amount of $2,281.25 to Dr. Deborah Collins for services from 4/1/25, 4/21/25 & 5/2/25. 6/20/25 Docket updates: Examining physician's report filed. Cover sheet filed.
*David E. Pietura (27/now 28) – Plead guilty (6/3/24) & sentenced on 7/26/24 to life in prison.

 

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Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
10-08-2025 08:30 am Safety Building, Room 423 Final pre-trial Court Havas-10, Michelle A.

11-10-2025 08:30 am Safety Building, Room 423 Jury trial Court Havas-10, Michelle A.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
07-01-2025 Doctor Report Return Havas-10, Michelle A. Hennessy, Caroline
Additional text:
Defendant Erik J Mendoza in court, in custody. Attorney Scott Franklin Anderson in court for Erik J Mendoza. Attorney Matthew James Torbenson in court for State of Wisconsin.

Case in court for a return on doctor's report (NGI). State and defense have received and reviewed the report. No challenges to the report.

Defense is requesting final pretrial and jury trial dates.
All parties are advised that any substantive motions must be filed within 15 days and counsel must contact the Court to get a date for scheduling the motion. Further, all witness lists, motions in limine and any special jury instructions must be filed 48 hours before the final pretrial date.

Case is adjourned to 10-8-25 at 8:30 am for final pretrial and 11-10-25 at 8:30 am for jury trial.
Final pre-trial scheduled for October 8, 2025 at 08:30 am.
Jury trial scheduled for November 10, 2025 at 08:30 am.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access


So - there could be motions hearing before the October hearing. Hopefully I will remember to check in on this one....