CUDAHY, Wisconsin — The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has launched an investigation after a human leg was discovered at Warnimont Park on Tuesday, April 2.
TMJ4's Jenna Rae went out to the park Wednesday to ask folks if they knew about the investigation and how they feel now.
"As a kid, I'm from the generation that our parents told us at nine in the morning, to be back by dinner, and so we would get on our bikes and come out. This is a place we would come and play all the time, down on the lakefront, and never thought about it twice," John Hemmer told us.
It's a thought that's since changed for Hemmer after we told him about the severed limb found not far from where he was walking his dog.
Tuesday around 5:30, Cudahy Police said they were notified of a leg near the water, just east of the Warnimont Golf Course.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office was called in to help with the investigation and now said someone visiting the park found the leg.
"It's shocking. This is the first time I've heard about it and you know, we come here often and we regard it as a safe place for the family to go walking, and to hear about something like this is quite a shock," Eric Ruckstadter said.
Ruckstadter was also enjoying a walk with his dog when we stopped to ask him about the investigation. He too, said he has questions.
"What happened exactly? I guess I'd like to know more details," Ruckstadter asked.
"It really brings into question what is wrong with people. It's heinous," Hemmer added.
It's questions we had too and have been asking throughout the day. Questions like who specifically found the leg? Was it placed by the lake or is the area being searched as an active crime scene?
Sheriff's deputies said they too are asking these questions and are considering this a death investigation.
Most walkers I talked with said this isn't scaring them away from Warnimont Park.
"It doesn't particularly deter me. I think it's something I'll never forget for the rest of my life," Hemmer said.
"It shouldn't deter me, but I certainly hope that the perpetrator is found," Ruckstadter added.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is still investigating at this time.
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