Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Man’s Murder Conviction

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected arguments that a Richfield man wasn’t properly advised of his Miranda rights when he confessed to the strangulation his ex-girlfriend five years ago.  Jessie Blodgett was thought to be alive at the time, but her body was found in her Hartford apartment.  That led to an upgraded charge, a homicide conviction and a life sentence for Daniel Bartelt.  The court ruled Bartelt wasn’t in custody when he confessed to the non-fatal attack.  He was arrested and advised of his right after he confessed.  He was arrested for killing Blodgett the next day.