Suspects Criminally Charged in Connection to the Homicide of Prince McCree
MILWAUKEE, WI – On Monday, October 30, 2023, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office issued criminal charges against Erik J. Mendoza and David E. Pietura for the homicide of Prince McCree. McCree was reported missing on October 25, 2023, and was located deceased on October 26, 2023, on the 5500 block of W. Vliet Street.
Mendoza was charged with one count of First-Degree Intentional Homicide – As Party to a Crime, one count of Physical Abuse of a Child, Repeated Acts Causing Death – As Party to a Crime, one count of Hiding a Corpse – As a Party to a Crime and three counts of First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Use of a Dangerous Weapon. If convicted, he could face up to two life sentences plus 65 years in prison and fined up to $100,000.
Pietura was charged with one count of First-Degree Intentional Homicide – As Party to a Crime, one count of Physical Abuse of a Child, Repeated Acts Causing Death – As Party to a Crime and one count of Hiding a Corpse – As a Party to a Crime. If convicted, he could face up to two life sentences plus 12 years and 6 months in prison and fined up to $25,000.
The Milwaukee Police Department appreciates the hard and diligent work of all members that were involved in bringing Mendoza and Pietura to justice. MPD continues to send our condolences to the McCree family and everyone that was impacted by this horrendous tragedy.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.
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