EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this story named the teenager charged; however, the court commissioner stated there is a chance he will be moved back to juvenile court. Due to this factor, we have removed any mention of his name at this time.
A 15-year-old has been charged as an adult with first-degree intentional homicide for allegedly strangling his 68-year-old grandmother.
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The teen was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, according to a criminal complaint filed Friday, Sept. 5. Prosecutors say that on Aug. 27, the teen allegedly strangled the woman, identified as Elizabeth Totsky by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office, at their shared home in South Milwaukee.
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South Milwaukee police and fire responded to the home, where first responders were able to stabilize Totsky and take her to the hospital. She later died Sunday, Aug. 31.
An autopsy and preliminary findings showed internal injuries consistent with strangulation, according to the complaint.
Prosecutors say the teen gave conflicting statements about his whereabouts and that after being confronted with the autopsy findings, he allegedly admitted to strangling Totsky, according to the complaint.
The complaint also detailed a June incident in which the teen allegedly choked Totsky until she lost consciousness.
The 15-year-old was scheduled to appear in court at 8:30 a.m. for an initial appearance, according to court records.
If convicted, he could face life in prison.
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