John Roemer served as Juneau County Judge until his retirement in 2017. But his retirement was short-lived when he was attacked in his home.

Sources
Tina's Story
CNN
A former judge was killed in his Wisconsin home in a targeted attack, officials say--by Whitney Wild

The Guardian
Suspected shooter who killed retired Wisconsin judge in ‘targeted’ attack identified--by Ramon Antonio Vargas

Independent
Pictured: Wisconsin judge’s alleged killer, who had political ‘hit list’, is identified--by Josh Marcus

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Here's what we know about the targeted killing of retired Wisconsin Judge John Roemer in the town of New Lisbon--by Drake Bentley and Elliot Hughes
Man suspected of killing retired Wisconsin judge identified as Douglas K. Uhde; had been sentenced by Roemer in 2005--by Mary Spicuzza, Daniel Bice, Elliot Hughes
Wisconsin judge shooting suspect had frequent legal trouble, but friends surprised by accusations--by Sophie Carson and Mary Spicuzza

NBC News
Former Wisconsin judge killed in 'targeted' attack; suspect had hit list that included Mitch McConnell, Gov. Whitmer--Tom Winter, Michael Kosnar, Minyvonne Burke
Slain retired judge had sentenced suspect to six years in prison, court records show--by Antonio Planas, Tom Winter, and Michael Kosnar

New York City Bar
Statement Condemning Assassination of Former Wisconsin Judge John Roemer and Calling for Greater State and Federal Judicial Security

WBay 2
Wisconsin man accused of killing retired judge pronounced dead

Wisconsin Department of Justice
Critical Incident Investigation in Mauston, Wis.

Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
Retired Juneau County judge John Roemer killed in targeted attack remembered as devoted jurist, church leader--by Kelli Arseneau, Chris Mueller, and Sarah Volpenhein

WMTV NBC
Wisconsin man says he’s on same hit list of suspect who allegedly killed former judge--by Elizabeth Wadas

Photos
Judge John Roemer--photo from a 2004 newsletter via Law & Crime
Douglas K. Uhde--mugshot from Wisconsin Department of Corrections via Madison.com
Judge John Roemer (obituary photo)--via Crandall Funeral Home

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Tina's Story
From 1981 until 2003, Gary George served as Wisconsin’s State Senator known for being a maverick. But, when he failed to toe the party line one too many times, he became embroiled in a recall election and later sank further into the muck of corruption.

Hillary's Story
In 1983, Willie J. Junior made history as the first black commissioner of the Escambia County Commission. When charges of bribery, racketeering, and other crimes come to light, Junior mucks up his legacy. But, it’s his strange disappearance that catapults the Florida town into a decades long mystery.

Sources:

Tina's Story
Wikimedia
Gary George (Wisconsin politician)
Milwaukee

Pioneer Press
“Former Wisconsin senator named in Laos plot court papers”--by Pioneer Press

Politifact
“Gary George says he created school choice”--by Dave Humfoefer

The Badger Herald
“Gary George removed from ballot”--The Badger Herald

Fox 6 Now
“Running for Congress: Convicted felon Gary George”--AP Wire Service

Wisconsin Elections Commission
“About Recalls in Wisconsin”

The Chippewa Herald
“Revolt ousts Senator George” by Todd Richmond (Associated Press)
“State Sen. Gary George indicted on two conspiracy charges”--by Melissa Trujillo
“Former state senator sentenced to 4 years in prison”--by Todd Richmond (Associated Press)

Urban Milwalkee
“Gary George’s Grafton Mansion”--by Michael Horne

Wisconsin State Journal
“State court reinstates Gary George's law license”--by Associated Press

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“Gary George vs Gwen Moore, and 2 Republicans face off, in congressional primary”--by Annysa Johnson

Milwaukee Magazine
“Downfall”--by Joel McNally

SFGate
“Ex-Wisconsin lawmaker implicated in Laos coup plot, federal agent says” by Demian Bulwa

Twin City Pioneer Press
“Former Wis. senator implicated in Laos plot had ties to Hmong”--by Pioneer Press

New York Times
“Political Briefing; Name Recognition, But With a Twist”--by B. Drummond Ayres Jr.

Case Law
“Supreme Court of Wisconsin--Re: IN RE: DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST Gary R. GEORGE”

Milwaukee Magazine
“Cloak and Dagger”--by Jessica McBride

Photos:
Wisconsin Eye
Gary George Speaking to Reporters (screenshot via YouTube)

Ballotpedia
Gary George (Wisconsin)

Wikipedia
Gwen Moore Congressional Photo (U.S. House Office of Photography)

Hillary's Story
Pensapedia
Willie Junior
W. D. Childers

Rick's Blog
"In 2005: Mysterious Death of Willie Junior"--Rick Outzen

Casetext
McMillan v. Escambia County--United States Court of Appeals

Photos
Pensapedia
Willie Junior Commissioner Photo
W. D. Childers
Childers Swearing-in
Junior Drive-Thru Funeral Home

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