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Man who executed wife then told police to figure out which boyfriend she ran off with learns fate
Wisconsin man sentenced to life with parole in 33 years after killing estranged wife who 'ran off' with boyfriend.
In brief
Wisconsin man sentenced to life with parole in 33 years after killing estranged wife who 'ran off' with boyfriend. Jared Ler'che, 43, received life in prison with parole possibility in 33 years for first-degree intentional homicide after fatally shooting his estranged wife Margaret Ler'che in Osceola, Wisconsin…
Jared Ler'che sentenced
Jared Ler'che, 43, received life in prison with parole possibility in 33 years after pleading no contest to first-degree intentional homicide.
Margaret Ler'che found dead
Margaret Ler'che, 34, was found dead in the basement of their home in Osceola, Wisconsin on January 22, 2024.
Wife returned to home
Margaret Ler'che returned to the home after the couple separated to collect belongings.
Wife planned to move
Margaret Ler'che was due to arrive in Iowa the night she was found dead.
Police contacted
Police contacted Polk County authorities after Jared Ler'che called a crisis line and was having suicide thoughts while driving with his two children.
Ler'che claimed wife had affairs
Jared Ler'che told police she was having affairs with several men and was involved with child trafficking.
Ler'che reached for gun
During police interview, Jared Ler'che reached for a sawed-off shotgun before being arrested.
Body discovered
Police found Margaret Ler'che's body under a blanket in the basement with a gunshot wound to the back of her head and a cord wrapped around her neck.
Rifle found
Next to Margaret Ler'che's body, police found a .22-caliber rifle.
Ler'che told police to check social media
Jared Ler'che told police to check his wife's social media accounts to figure out which boyfriend she ran off with.
Ler'che claimed wife ran off
Jared Ler'che claimed Margaret Ler'che was having affairs with several men and was purportedly involved with child trafficking.
Ler'che's plea
Jared Ler'che entered his plea in July, more than two years after his wife was found dead.
Consequence
Jared Ler'che will spend decades behind bars after being sentenced to life in prison with parole possibility in 33 years.
The bottom line
Jared Ler'che, 43, received life in prison with parole possibility in 33 years for first-degree intentional homicide after fatally shooting his estranged wife Margaret Ler'che in Osceola, Wisconsin.
