A Kenosha man has been sentenced to life in prison after admitting to fatally stabbing his father and stepmother with a machete. Jesus Medrano III, 27, received the sentence from a Kenosha County Circuit Court judge on Monday. The judge ruled that Medrano will serve life in prison without the possibility of extended supervision. This comes after Medrano pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide and attempted first-degree sexual assault in the 2021 deaths of his father, Jesus Medrano Jr., 49, and stepmother, Latrice Myers-Medrano, 36.
The incident occurred on January 6, 2021, when Medrano’s parents stopped him from sexually assaulting a teenage relative who lived with them. In a fit of rage, Medrano attacked his parents with a machete, resulting in their tragic deaths. Three child relatives managed to escape the home through a window and sought help from a neighbor.
When apprehended by officers at another location, Medrano was found still holding the machete. Court records indicate that he admitted to the killings during the investigation. As part of his plea agreement, the homicide charge for his father’s death and a child abuse charge were dismissed.
The sentencing reflects the severity of the crime committed by Medrano, who will now spend the rest of his life behind bars. The tragic incident has left the community of Kenosha in shock and mourning. The safety and well-being of the surviving children will be of utmost importance as they recover from this traumatic experience.
It is cases like these that shed light on the need for continued efforts to address mental health issues and prevent acts of violence within families. The justice system has acted swiftly and decisively in this instance, ensuring that Medrano faces the consequences of his actions.
This article serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a safe and secure environment for all individuals, and the responsibility we have as a society to protect the most vulnerable among us.
