A Milwaukee landlord stands accused of committing two brutal murders just hours apart, with prosecutors alleging the second victim was killed because she witnessed the first crime.
Double homicide charges filed
Kevin Griffin, a 54-year-old property owner, now faces serious charges including first-degree intentional homicide with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. Prosecutors revealed during his Sunday court appearance that Griffin confessed to both killings that took place on November 5th.
The court set his bond at $500,000, and he's scheduled to return to court later this month. The case has sent shockwaves through the local community as details of the violent events emerged.
The fatal confrontation
The tragedy unfolded inside a residence near 12th Street and Capitol Drive when Griffin allegedly confronted his tenant, 39-year-old Terrance Wilder. According to court documents, the landlord believed a drug transaction was occurring and was attempting to evict Wilder from the property.
Prosecutors stated that Griffin told investigators he "lost control" during the confrontation and shot Wilder in a bedroom. Also present in the room was 31-year-old A'Nya Raymond and her young son, who witnessed the entire incident.
Witness elimination and child abandonment
What followed was even more disturbing as Griffin allegedly forced Raymond and her son into his vehicle and drove away from the scene. When Raymond attempted to defend herself using a knife and mace, Griffin reportedly shot her six times while her child watched helplessly.
The prosecution detailed how Griffin then left Raymond's body in an alley, covering her with leaves before driving away with the traumatised boy. He later abandoned the child, described by police as nonverbal, several miles from the crime scene.
Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney Sara Hill revealed in court that Griffin allegedly told the boy his murdered mother would "come for him" before leaving him alone.
Community impact and family devastation
Police found the child without shoes and with blood on his shirt. He was later reunited with family members, and his grandmother has now taken responsibility for his care. The family has established a GoFundMe campaign to help support the boy's future needs.
A'Nya Raymond's mother, Misty Raymond, expressed her profound grief, stating she knew something was terribly wrong when she couldn't reach her daughter. "She'll never see her oldest daughter graduate college, she'll never see her youngest son grow up and be able to speak his first words because he's autistic," the devastated mother shared.
Terrance Wilder's aunt, Wendy Wilder, remembered her nephew as a non-violent person who didn't deserve his fate. "He's a happy person. He loved his kids and he loved his family," she told reporters, adding that while the charges bring some relief, the family continues to seek full justice.
Court records indicate Griffin has previous criminal convictions, including operating a vehicle without the owner's consent, which prohibited him from legally possessing firearms. The case continues to develop as prosecutors prepare their evidence for upcoming court proceedings.
