On May 9, 2019, the life of 16-year-old Kaylie Juga, a Caucasian female, was tragically cut short in her Kenosha, Wisconsin home. A sophomore at Bradford High School, Kaylie was an honor roll student, a member of the National Honors Society, and a varsity cheerleader. She was known for her vibrant personality, contagious laugh, and her deep love for her family.
The promising future of this bright teenager was stolen by her ex-boyfriend, Martice Fuller.
In the months leading up to the fatal incident, Fuller had exhibited increasingly controlling and violent behavior. After Kaylie ended their relationship, he began stalking and threatening her, which eventually led to his expulsion from school. Prosecutors stated that Fuller blamed Kaylie for his expulsion and the loss of his position on the football team, sentiments that festered into a meticulously planned act of violence.
On that tragic day, Fuller had a friend drop him off blocks away from the Juga residence. He then snuck into the family's home through the garage. Kaylie's mother, Stephanie Juga, was alerted by a blood-curdling scream from her daughter's bedroom, followed by a bang. Rushing to the room, she found Fuller there. Despite her pleas, he stated, "Yes, I have to," before shooting her twice. He then shot Kaylie five times, killing her.
In the aftermath, Fuller attempted to conceal his crime. He changed his clothes and fled on a bicycle he had stashed nearby. He later confessed the murder to a cousin, who subsequently contacted the police. The following day, Martice Fuller turned himself in to the authorities. His trial revealed the extent of his planning and the fear Kaylie had experienced in the weeks prior to her death, having even quit her job due to his incessant harassment. In March 2021, a jury found Martice Fuller guilty of first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide, and burglary. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
