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Martice Fuller, once a promising high school athlete, was identified by Kenosha police as the teenager who is a “person of interest” in the shooting death of a 16-year-old girl and the wounding of her mother at the family’s home in a Kenosha, Wisconsin subdivision. He fled the scene, police say.
Police now have Martice Fuller in custody. He’s now been charged with first-degree intentional homicide, among other charges.
“At about 6:25 AM Martice Fuller was taken into custody without further incident by Kenosha Police Detectives in Racine, Wisconsin,” they wrote. Bradford High School is closed May 10.
Fuller’s Facebook page says he’s from Kenosha, lives in Kenosha and went to Mary D. Bradford High School; however, authorities say he didn’t go there anymore. Authorities say the teenager who was killed is named Kaylie Juga. Her mother is Stephanie Juga, 39, according to social media and online records.
According to The Kenosha News, neighbors saw the mother “stumble” from the residence.
There is a GoFundMe account established to help the Juga family. You can find it here.
The Juga family.
“On May 9th 2019 the Juga family was the victim of senseless violence,” the GoFundMe page reads. “Their world was forever turned upside down with the loss of their beautiful daughter Kaylie. Stephanie was rushed to surgery and is stable but will need more surgeries before beginning the long process of recovery. Please join us in remembering the life of Kaylie Juga and supporting the recovery of Stephanie Juga. We have established this fund in an attempt to alleviate hospital, funeral costs and living expenses during recovery, as well as potentially raise funds for a scholarship or a donation to a charity/organization in Kaylie’s name. Any amount is greatly appreciated. There are so many people in our area and beyond that have been positively impacted by the Juga family. Let’s come together and show Nick, Steph, Tyler and Mason we have their back.”
Wrote a woman who donated in the comment thread: “God, bless this beautiful family and provide them physical and emotional healing. Bless the men for serving our country. ❤”
Social media postings paint a picture of an intense romantic relationship between Kaylie and Martice that was also punctuated by drama and problems. Prosecutors allege that Martice Fuller had been expelled from school for stalking Kaylie.
Blessed with the bestt💖 @martice_fuller
According to pictures she posted on Twitter, at least at one time, Kaylie was a cheerleader and Fuller was a football player.
Kaylie had repeatedly expressed love for Fuller on social media. “Always got you babyy?? love you forever ??” she wrote him on Twitter in September 2018. “Cheer up babyy , I got you ? let’s ride together forever my love?? I love you ?” she added.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. Police Say Martice Fuller ‘Had a Relationship With Kaylie’ & Should Be Considered Dangerous
Kenosha PoliceMartice Fuller
Kenosha police confirmed the identity of the victim as Kaylie Juga and asked for the public’s help in finding Martice L. Fuller. Here’s what police wrote after he was captured:
Here’s what they wrote about his capture:
During the investigation Kenosha Police Detectives developed information that the person of interest in the shooting death of 16 year-old Kaylie Juga was at a Kenosha residence in the 6400 block of 22 Avenue. The Tactical Response Team served a warrant on the residence at about 4:00 AM. The person of interest was not located at that time and no physical evidence was recovered there.
Shortly thereafter, the Kenosha Police Department received a call from a person in Racine Wisconsin. The caller indicated that the person of interest was there and wanted to surrender. Detectives responded the 2000 block of Blake Avenue with Racine PD Officers. The subject was taken into custody without incident and was transported to Kenosha for questioning. The occupants of the home remained cooperative and a search was conducted at the residence. Physical evidence was recovered; however no firearm has been located. The investigation is ongoing; anyone with information about this incident should contact the Kenosha Police Detective Bureau at 262-605-5203. Those who wish to remain anonymous should call Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333.
Throughout the night police personnel maintained a presence at the crime scene and at the hospital where the second victim, 39 Year-old Stephanie Juga, was treated. Stephanie remains in stable, but serious condition.
Detectives anticipate referring charges on the suspect to the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office for armed burglary, 1st degree intentional homicide, and attempted 1st degree intentional homicide as soon as Monday, May 13, 2019.
“The Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the identification of 16 year-old Kaylie Juga as the deceased victim. Kenosha Police Detectives are interviewing her family, including the second victim – her 39 year-old mother,” wrote police.
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“The Kenosha Police Department needs the public’s help in locating Martice L. Fuller. Fuller had a relationship with Kaylie and is a person of interest in the shooting death. Fuller fled the scene and his whereabouts are unknown. He may be armed with a firearm and is considered dangerous; do not attempt to confront Fuller. Please call the Kenosha Dispatch Center at 262-656-1234 (or) 911 if you see him. Detective Kenesie is the lead investigator; additional information about the investigation should be directed to 262-605-5203.”
However, as noted, police later located Martice Fuller.
2. Police Say That Both Kaylie & Her Mother Were Shot
Police said in a statement that, at about 3 p.m., the Kenosha Sheriff, Police, and Fire Department personnel “responded to a residence in the 10900 block of 66 Street, Kenosha WI, for a report of two people shot.”
Once there, officers “located two victims, a 16 year-old female and a 39 year-old female, with injuries consistent with gun fire. Officers extracted both females from the residence in an effort to get them medical attention. Despite medical efforts the 16 year-old female died on scene; the 39 year-old female was transported to a local hospital and is in serious, but stable condition.”
Officers then “maintained a perimeter around the residence until Kenosha County Tactical Response Team was able to make entry. No other people were located inside. Detectives believe the suspect fled the immediate area. No information is available about the suspect at this time,” wrote the Kenosha police.
“The Kenosha Police Department Detective Bureau is leading the investigation. If anyone has information about the incident, please contact the Kenosha Police Department Detective Bureau at 262-605-5203. Those that wish to remain anonymous should call Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333.”
3. Martice Fuller Was Enrolled in an eSchool in Kenosha & Was an Athlete
SHARE: Kenosha Police are looking for Martice Fuller, 15, in connection to the death of 16-year-old Kaylie Juga. He’s 6’2”, 160 lbs, black hair and brown eyes.
According to the police, Martice L. Fuller is “15 Years of Age; 6’02”, 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.”
Police released photos to the public showing Fuller “with various hair styles.”
Various photos and social media posts indicate that Fuller was a promising athlete. He has a track and field profile from middle school. There are also athletic highlight videos of him online.
Kaylie and her mother both posted about his games. On LinkedIn, he wrote that he was a cashier for a local baseball club.
Goodluck tonight babyyy🤩💓 I love you!!! Show them what your made of!!🌟💓💍🏈 @martice_fuller
Added police: “Martice Fuller was enrolled as an eSchool student in KUSD, and previously as a student Bradford and Indian Trails High Schools. The Kenosha Police Department is coordinating with KUSD Administration to ensure the safety of all KUSD students and to provide counseling to students.”
4. Fuller Wrote on Social Media That ‘Life Is a Gamble’ & Kaylie Wrote That She Loved Him on Twitter
Martice Fuller.
Martice Fuller has a Twitter page, but it’s privatized. “Athlete////Bradford WR/DB-QB #3/Kenosha,Wi •?“If you wanna Succeed as bad as you wanna breath you’ll make it..”Thank God for today??❤️LIFES A GAMBLE?..” the profile reads.
On March 9, in a tweet she pinned to the top of her page, Kaylie wrote on Twitter, “Someone will continue to use you when they know they can take avantage of you because they know you will always be there for you no matter how they treat you , I promise you that person will use that for there advantage. Start having respect for yourself & don’t let that happen!”
This is so me when martice says he has to go home @martice_fuller
The relationship was burning strong a few months ago.
Kaylie wrote Martice on Twitter in February: “Love you always ?.” In October 2018, she wrote him, “I believe in youuuu! I love youuu❤️.” She also wrote: “Stay strong !! I love you ?.” Kaylie was also an athlete.
She appeared to wish him well on the athletic field, writing, “Wishing my babyy the best today!! You got this babyy??? @martice_fuller I love you lotssss!”
In September 2018, she wrote, “Always so happy with you?? @martice_fuller.”
A photo that Kaylie Juga posted on Twitter.
There were also signs of trouble on social media. In July 2018, a female directed a comment at Martice, writing, “That’s really funny you say that because weren’t you just hanging out with (another female) yesterday??? kaylie deserves better.” In June Kaylie directed a tweet to Martice, writing, “I DIDNT DO ANYTHING!! Can never believe me I stg , that’s great can’t believe me . Sick and tired of this .”
Another woman directed a slew of tweets at Martice and Kaylie on Twitter, writing in one, “Me or kaylie ??” and “Lmaoo wait wait but you cheated on both of us im dead asfff??” and “Funny bc he was with me yesterday ??.”
5. Stephanie Juga Wrote About Her Love for Kaylie on Facebook
Stephanie Juga’s Facebook page showcases her love for her daughter, Kaylie. She filled the page with pictures of her daughter and family, including her husband and other children.
Stephanie’s most recent post on social media was about an upcoming rummage sale. In October 2018, she posted on Facebook about a sporting event, writing, “Bradford vs ITA. Game on channel 24 LIVE.” She informed a friend in the comment thread: “#3 on Bradford is kaylies boy friend ?.”
There are three children in the family. “I’m so proud they are mine. ❤ love them to the moon and back a trillion times,” wrote Stephanie with a picture of Kaylie and her other children.
Stephanie Juga is a photographer. Her biography page reads, in part, “Hello, My name is, Stephanie and I specialize in newborns, children, family, senior portraits and Weddings. I am a mother, to three beautiful children, who are the loves on my life and my inspiration for the love for photography. I am a Military wife, to my wonderful, supporting husband Nick of over fifteen years. I have always loved and been captivated by the beauty of photography.”