Yarr! A scallywag be found guilty o' sendin' a Wisconsin barkeep and his mate to Davy Jones' locker!
2024-02-16
Avast ye scurvy dogs! A 57-year-old scoundrel from Elkhorn, Wisconsin, stands accused o' the dastardly deed o' dispatchin' Gina and Emerson Weingart. Shiver me timbers! The poor souls were sent to Davy Jones' locker by a well-aimed shot, shortly after the witchin' hour on Feb. 1.
A convicted felon has been charged in the killings of a bartender and her husband, based on the testimony of an eyewitness who managed to escape the sports bar during the shooting, according to police. The 57-year-old Elkhorn man is facing charges of first-degree intentional homicide, robbery, attempted first-degree intentional homicide, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The shooting occurred around 12:10 a.m. on February 1st, resulting in the deaths of Gina Weingart, 37, and Emerson Weingart, 33. The suspect was arrested three days later by the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office. The motive for the shootings, according to the suspect, was robbery, as he allegedly took around $120 to $140 from an open cash drawer.According to the eyewitness, who was the only other person in the bar at the time, the suspect entered and played gaming machines for about 30 minutes before revealing a handgun. The witness managed to escape through the back door while the suspect fired at Gina Weingart, avoiding being shot at himself. The suspect later confessed to the police about hiding the gun in the trash, leading officers to discover a 9 mm handgun and ammunition. The charges against the suspect include possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, as he had a previous criminal record.
The case highlights the importance of eyewitness testimony and the swift action taken by law enforcement in apprehending the suspect. The tragic deaths of the newlywed couple have left the community in shock, and the investigation will continue as the legal process moves forward. The suspect's emphatic denial, as reported by his lawyer, adds another layer of complexity to the case. However, the evidence collected so far suggests a strong case against the accused. The motive of robbery raises questions about the risks bartenders and other service industry workers face in their line of work. The loss of two lives in a small community like Elkhorn is a reminder of the impact that violent crimes can have on both individuals and the collective sense of safety.