Sisters of st. Francisbased on milwaukees south side. The community is remembering her for her concern and charity. 34 52 just a gentle, kind soul, a very warm smile. A very loving person. Early reports indicate held and merrill may have been robbedbut the investigation is ongoing. 35 17 the community will pull together, pray together, remember her life and ministry and all the many thousands of lives that shes touched through her will be lasting two women remembered for how they lived their livesinstead of their tragic end. 12 27 i have been so edified by the faith of the people that i care for. They challenge and inspire me. Milwaukee archbishop Jerome Listecki released a statement tonight only the School Sisters of st. Francis, but also the entire church of a woman whose life was spent in service. The School Sisters community is in the process of planning funeral arrangements and masses. Live in the newsroom, Ashley Sears Fox 6 news. And for the latest developments in the Homicide Investigation of the two sisters tune into fox6 wakeup were on from 4 30 to 9am. Breaking news out o of a house explosion in fitchburg. It happened just before seven tonight. Fire Officials Say one person was hurt. You can see the debris from the house is spread all around the block. It is a total loss. Several other homes in the area are believed to be damaged to some extent. For one woman, any package received from her exboyfriend would have been unwanted. But in this criminal stalking case, its what was inside the box that makes it a first. For investigators. A. J. Bayatpour is back from sheboygan prosecutors say the alleged stalker not only harassed his exgirlfriend, he also bothered the womans exhusband. What began with threatening letters and phone calls. Took a really strange turn last week. Unfortunately, those in the Sheboygan County das office say stalking cases are nothing new. Theres a lot of emotion, theres a lot of feelings brought up, it gets very personal and those, we always worry. In t burrows, the alleged stalking begins early this month with a letter sent to the car dealership where his exgirlfriend works. It threatens to take care of her myself. In front of your employees and customers. There were also two threatening voicemails with a womans voice. Detectives say it sounds like shes reading a script because she appears to stumble over her words. And then restates it. Then last week, police found out about a suspicious package that was sent to the victim. The secretary told the officer she got two calls about that package within an hour; the first from a familiar male voice making sure the victim got the package, the second from a female voice there was cheese and sausage inside the box but officers noticed there was something moving inside. So they took it to the hospital, got it xrayed. Thats when they found out there was a live ball python inside along with a nasty note. Its a little upsetting just to know that people treat reptiles like disposable animals. Heather pekrulgulig runs a reptile sanctuary. Relatively harmless. They actually will curl up into a ball instead of striking at someone so theyre really very, very docile which makes them popular in the pet trade. Prosecutors say when they found burrows phone, his Search History included what is stalking a person but its whats in the box that makes this case one of a kind. Its definitely the first time i can remember a snake being involved in a criminal case, thats for sure. From the voicemails and whether she did this willingly or was forced to do so. Police tell me the snake is now at the Sheboygan County humane society. A disturbing story from racine. 29yearold Michael Martinez is accused of sexually assaulting and waterboarding a woman. A criminal complaint says he forcibly put a towel over the womans face and then poured water on it to try to get information out of her. She says she felt lke drowning. And it went on for quite some time. If convicted martinez could spend up to 40 years in prison. A waiting game in manitowoc county. We are waiting for new motions to be filed by the attorney for steven avery. Kathleen zellner says the motion would retest dna evidence in the avery case and possibly present an alternate theory on who killed Theresa Halbach in 2005. Earlier this month averys nephew Brendan Dasseys case was overturned after a judge determined the then 16 year olds confession should not stand. Avery about this one. Lisa says i think shes going to definitely get steven out. Ive been following her. Zellner has until monday to file the motion. Fox6 news tracked the avery case from the beginning. We invite you to check out our collection of avery stories going back as far as 2003. Search avery archive on fox6 now dot com or the fox6 news app. Steph four armed robberies in 3 hours. It all started early this morning with 3 young women. Getting a gun pulled kacner tells you what happened next. So weve been here 70 years70 years of living and working in this neighborhood near humboldt and pleasant for eddie glorioso. And while hes seen a lot in that time. Im here to watch myself, my family, and my neighbors, its rare he hears of Something Like what police say happened in the early hours of. It does surprise me especially on this block because the people here are so close. Theres some people here ive known for maybe 30 40 yearspolice say just before 2 30 am. A 26 year old man and 20 year old woman were threatened by a man with a knife. And robbed. I think whats happening here must come from someone who thinks the neighborhood is very prosperous,but police say that wasnt the first robbery of the night. Nor the last. An hour before tha say 3 women in their early twenties had their purses stolen at gun point. Then at 2 30. On water street. Near brady. A 22 year old man and woman were robbed. Police say the suspect reached into his front sweatshirt pocket as a threat before stealing the mans wallet. And then just before 4 a. M. Not far from there. On cass street near lyon. Police say a 23 year old man was approached at gun point. By a man getting out of a vehicle. The suspect took the vehicle. The neighbors living where that last robbery took place didnt want to talk on camera but say they are talking amongst themselves about this. Making sure everyone is aware and alert. Police say they are still searching for a suspect or suspects. In milwaukee kk fox 6 news weve had a mostly sunny afternoon, but cloud cover will build through this in the mid 60s. The cool and dry air wont last long. Our next round of rain and Storm Chances arrives Early Saturday Morning and continues through the first half of the weekend. Tonight partly to mostly cloudy. Low 64 dewpoint 59 wind wnw 37 mph friday mostly sunny and cooler. High 79 dewpoint 57 wind breaking news from milwaukees north side a fire near 38th and villard. Our bret lemoine is a green beret from wisconsin the special moment tonight at his old high school. And why those closest to him say he could never be replaced. Also, busted. Several men accused of burglarizing a business during the sherman park unrest have their day in court. Plus, the man shot by police which sparked the violent protests is set to be laid to rest. The plans for tomorrow. Our country. A special forces soldier from wisconsin dies in afghanistan. Us army staff sgt. Matthew thompson was killed in action on tuesday. 03 tonight a moment of silence. Before the Football Game at brookfield central thompsons High School Alma mater. He graduated in 2006. He was captain of the Football Team from those who knew him. Before Us Army Staff sgt. Matthew thompson was a bronze star medal winner, before he was a special forces medical sergeant, and before he even enlisted in the us army, he was a muchloved ra and student at marquette university. there was something very pure and authentic about him that people just wanted to be around him and they wanted have whatever it is that he had that sort of radiated from inside out. with thompson while both were working in Odonnell Hall on campus. The university tells us thompson attended the school from the fall of 2006 until the spring of 2008. Manning says thompson then transferred to Concordia University in california. He graduated in 2010 and joined the army in march 2011. he wanted to push himself as much as he could and in order to live according to the values that he had and his vision for the world. improvised explosive device while on patrol in afghanistan. In a statement, the commander of special Operations Task forceafghanistan said thompson was an exceptional green beret, a cherished teammate and devoted husband. His service in afghanistan and iraq speak to his level of dedication, courage and commitment to something greater than himself. Lt. Col. Kevin m. Trujillo, commander of special Operations Task forceafghanistan those who knew him well, say thompson was one of a kind. i cant think of anyone that was as committed to living the best version of their life possible, every day. And he will never be replaced. Rachelle Baillon fox 6 news. We posted statements on thompson from marquette on fox6 now dot com and the fox6 news app. Just search green beret. Tonight a family prepares to bury their loved one in the midst of a national spotlight. The funeral for Sylville Smith the man fatally shot by an officer during a chase will be held tomorrow. Fox 6s Beverly Taylor has the details. There are still a lot of Unanswered Questions when it comes to the shooting of Syville Smith by a Milwaukee Police what the body camera once released will reveal. Its easy to sit home and complain about what should and shouldnt have happened and try to play lawyer or play investigator and figure this one out. But right now the family needs support 53keith bailey with milwaukee matters says friday the focus will be on the family as they say goodbye to their loved one. Reverend Jesse Jackson will be officiating the funeral. Bailey says representatives from many faiths will also be involved. Milwaukee matters stepped in to the shooting and the unrest in the sherman park neighborhood, that followed. I have volunteers that come in, you know, a psychologist came in and spoke with the family and i came in to speak with the family to prepare them as a bridge between the violence and knowing that there are going to be next steps that are going to take time, theyre going to have to be patient, but we can work through this. 35bailey says now his group is taking a step back as the familys legal steps in. Were going to cover the family with love and let them know that youre Family Member died and were standing in the gap with you. 49 bailey says instead of a repass or reception after the funeral the family has opted for a peace in the park event, saturday from 10am 10 pm. On auer between 42nd and 43rd. There will be music, food and fellowship to celebrate sylvilles life and take back the park. Beverly taylor fox 6 news meantime a man accused of breaking into a liquor store pleads not guilty. 45yearold Durrell Jones is facing a burglary charge after a breakin at clarks beer and liquor. He was bound over for trial today. Two other men charged in connection with the same case also appeared in court today. Joseph lindsey and devon love are charged with entering a locked building. In light of the recent events that took place in the sherman park community. Sojouner Family Peace Center held a peace summit today. And as Julie Collins shows you this summit crossed racial lines and age gaps. Years from now . motivation that is todays lesson. At the together we can do moore peace summit. thats just the way it is. through music doctor eddie moore jr. Challenged the audience to take action against hatred, bigotry, privilege and oppression. when we seek answers love must be a part of that solution and thats really, i think an important piece that im hoping weve been able to communicate. with sojourner Family Peace Center the peace summit highlighted pointing out the negative impacts that can have on the future. because if the city continues to live in these patterns i do think we have to think about the ripple the reminisce of those patterns of behavior. but he says milwaukee has a chance to change. theres some work to do but im really feeling positive, first hand, because ive been able to experience right here in this city some phenomenal young people who are going to be really committed and determined to make things better than what theyre seeing right now. elishah fields is thankful for the opportunity to rise above the violence his community has seen in rec weeks. we dont want violence to come about. We want peace, we want awareness, we want equality and the community to just come together as a whole. each student was challenged by doctor moore to examine their own biases, behaviors and beliefs. i think 1 person can change the world, i like to be one of those people myself. Family Peace Center. If youd like to pitch in, click the links section on fox6 now dot com or the fox6 news app. American swimmer. Ryan lochte facing new charges in brazil. Hes knee deep in trouble. His four sponsors have bailed on him but now. Another company. Wants to hop in. The product hell be pitching. And later mystery in manitowoc a driver dies in a race last night. But was it the crash that killed 9. Weve had a mostly sunny afternoon, but cloud cover will build through this evening and overnight, with lows in the mid 60s. The cool and dry air wont last long. Our next round of rain and Storm Chances arrives Early Saturday Morning and continues through the first half of the weekend. Tonight partly to mostly cloudy. Low 64 dewpoint 59 wi friday mostly sunny and cooler. High 79 dewpoint 57 wind ese 510 she calls it fast and furious. A milwaukee neighborhood under siege from drag racers and now one alderwoman wants it to stop. How you can help put the brakes on these lawbreakers. And after being recognized for their poor behavior things have changed. Coming up brandon cruz goes beyond the game with a boot camp that has changed the culture at a local high school. Street racing on milwaukees Northwest Side. And now one alderwoman is stepping in to get the cops to put on the brakes. Justin williams has more details. Its, truly, fast and furious, right now. I feel like we are shooting part of the movie. And, when the street racing rolls off the movie sets, and onto the city streets. Theyll line up the cars, and, basically, theyll race em. Of mill road, and i can hear themon calumet. So, i not only get it, from the constituents i live through it. And, of course, a crackdown. The citizens, you know, they deserve a break. Thursday, Milwaukee Police captain Andra Williams and 9th district alderwoman Chantia Lewis announce an effort to stop street racing, particularly, in areas of the Northwest Side. We need to find those pockets where they feel lilke they have a good stretch of land, and so we need residents to work with us to be one week, the effort has already led to three citations being issued, and the captain explains, while more serious crimes continue to take priority, there is a response strategy, specifically, for street racing. The part is, for us, is getting information on the cars, getting license plates, and things, like that, so, then we can address those people, at home. Milwaukee police say the people involved with drag racing can, actually, relocate, from a specific spotvery quickly, so, as soon as you spot any drag racing activity, youre encouraged to contact at the non emergency number, 4149334444. In milwaukee, im justin williams, fox 6 news. If you witness drag racing in the city, youre urged to call the Milwaukee Police racing can, actually, relocate, from a specific spotvery quickly, so, as soon as you spot any drag racing activity, youre encouraged to contact the Milwaukee Police department, at the non emergency number, 4149334444. In milwaukee, im case, it was a fan base mired in losing. But things have changed at Menomonee Falls high school. Brandon cruz goes beyond the game with how theyve reached the top of their game. Controlled chaos. Before classes even started, thats the atmosphere at Menomonee Falls high school. With it, comes food. Grab a slice. Camaraderie. Go get your shirt. And an impending excitement. Lets get this party started, welcome to fan boot camp 2016. This is what falls Athletic DirectorRyan Anderson wants out of his events throughout the school year. Lets do it, this is your night to get everybody involved. And so begins the 4th year of fan boot camp. While its a fun way for students to kickoff the beginning of school, it was created out of necessity. We started as the worst student section in the state according to wiaa at state volleyball. That served as a wake up call to educate the fan base. What is obvious to some, isnt always realized by the entire student the camp to clear up any confusion. We dont go after individuals by number or hair color or body characteristics, we dont want to do that we dont want to isolate one player. While the goal is to become positive fans cheering o