Minnesota Man Convicted in Tubing Stabbing Case in Wisconsin

Published: 11 April 2024 at 20:12

Crime

Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Minnesota, was convicted of first-degree reckless homicide, four counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, and one count of battery for the killing of 17-year-old Isaac Schuman and injuring four others while tubing on the Apple River in Wisconsin in 2022. The incident occurred after Miu was accused of approaching children in the water, leading to a fight where he stabbed the victims. Miu claimed self-defense but was found guilty by a Wisconsin circuit court jury. No sentencing date has been set yet.

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Wisconsin engineer on trial for stabbing 17-year-old, prosecutor argues it was not self-defense

In the trial of Wisconsin engineer Nicolae Miu, the prosecutor argued that Miu, who stabbed a 17-year-old to death while tubing on a river, did not act in self-defense. The prosecutor highlighted that video evidence showed Miu's behavior was due to a bad temper and not fear. The defense claimed Miu was hunted and threatened by a mob and justified the stabbings. The incident occurred after Miu was accused of pedophilia by the victim's friends while tubing on the Apple River, resulting in the death of the victim and injuries to four others.

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