Wisconsin Man Charged with Mother's Murder After Allegedly Stopping for Ice Cream
Son allegedly plotted to kill his mother but only after a final stop at Dairy Queen
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Michael J. Hurlburt, 27, is charged with the murder of his mother, Lisa M. Bragg-Hurlburt, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He allegedly stabbed her 44 times and reported the crime himself after stopping at Dairy Queen for a final meal. Hurlburt has a history of mental health issues and prior criminal charges.
- 01Michael J. Hurlburt allegedly stabbed his mother, Lisa M. Bragg-Hurlburt, 44 times before calling 911 to report the murder.
- 02Hurlburt stated he had planned the attack since 4 p.m. but stopped at Dairy Queen for a meal beforehand.
- 03He claimed to have been influenced by feelings of being 'gang stalked' by the U.S. Government and the Chinese.
- 04Bragg-Hurlburt was the director of the Colfax Public Library and described as an advocate for those in need.
- 05Hurlburt has a history of criminal charges, including making terrorist threats, and was previously found not guilty by reason of mental disease.
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In a shocking case from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 27-year-old Michael J. Hurlburt has been charged with the murder of his mother, Lisa M. Bragg-Hurlburt, who was found dead in her home after suffering 44 stab wounds. Hurlburt allegedly confessed to the crime, stating he had made the decision to kill her earlier that day. Before executing his plan, he stopped at Dairy Queen for a meal, which he referred to as a final stop. Upon calling 911, he admitted to the dispatcher, 'I found a kitchen knife and I stabbed [her] like 40 times.' Hurlburt expressed feelings of being 'gang stalked' and blamed his mother for contributing to his mental state. Bragg-Hurlburt, 56, was known for her work as the director of the Colfax Public Library and was remembered as a creative and caring individual. Hurlburt, who has a history of mental health issues and prior criminal charges, is currently held on a $1 million cash bond and is scheduled to appear in court in July.
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The murder of Lisa M. Bragg-Hurlburt has shocked the local community, especially given her role as a public library director.
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