WAUKESHA, Wis. — Waukesha police now want the interview TMJ4 News reporter Rebecca Klopf did with a murder suspect. She spoke with him back in October, hours after his neighbor was discovered dead.
Kevin Lychwick is now sitting in the Waukesha County jail charged with murder and hiding a corpse. When Rebecca spoke to him 6 weeks ago, after his neighbor's body was discovered back in October, that is the exact word he used when he referred to the body.
“They’re talking about a corpse was found at the end of our driveway,” said Lychwick during the Oct. 31, 2024 interview.
Rebecca knocked on nearly every apartment door, and while each of the neighbors told her how sad it was someone was dead, Lychwick had a different answer.
“It is bizarre. It is bizarre. You wonder what is going on,” said Lychwick.
Police believe Lychwick shot Carlos Maldonado, 56, in the head in April. According to investigators, he later wrapped his body in plastic, tied it with duct tape, and moved it to the area by the end of the driveway. It was discovered six months later the day before Halloween. Something Lychwick thought was shocking.
“It is an extraordinary situation,” said Lychwick.
In searching his apartment, police found handwritten notes that they believe were a hit list. There were six other “targets” listed. Investigators also found plans that included “interrogation sites,” “staging areas” and “disposal of rotten meat.” Police say the victim was considered a “target.”
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“Mr. Maldonado was number one on his hit list,” said Captain Dan Baumann, Waukesha Police Department.
And in that hit list, investigators say he had addresses, social media accounts, and birthdays.
“He had grievances with some people. He was a very well detail-oriented individual. Some would say he is creepy,” said Baumann.
Lychwick told Rebecca he was friendly with all his neighbors, and that he lived in a quiet building.
“Something happens over there. It is just…. again, I say bizarre,” said Lychwick. “You expect to feel safe.”
Lychwick is being held on a $5 million dollar cash bond. He has not yet entered a plea, but his defense attorney said she thinks his mental health should be evaluated.
Waukesha police spoke with TMJ4 News on Monday and Rebecca Klopf. They plan to seek a subpoena to acquire the interview conducted with Lychwick.
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