In a shocking turn of events, Wenzel Baranek, a man from Barron County, was found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced to 25 years in prison. The crime took place after Baranek shot and killed Sheriff Matt Olson. The trial’s outcome left little doubt about Baranek’s culpability in the sheriff’s tragic demise.
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Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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