In the quiet community of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the morning of March 26, 2015, was shattered by a tragic event that would leave a family and a neighborhood searching for answers. Scheherazade Mae Chadwick, a 68-year-old White female, was found in her home at 2504 Lake Shore Blvd. An initial 911 call at 6:31 a.m. reported an accidental shooting, but the investigation by the South Milwaukee Police Department would soon lead to a more sinister conclusion.
Upon their arrival, police
discovered Chadwick had been shot inside her residence. Despite life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. In the days that followed, what was first thought to be a tragic accident was officially declared a homicide by investigators. This turn of events sent a wave of confusion and shock through the quiet neighborhood where Chadwick was known as a friendly and kind person.
Neighbors remembered Scheherazade, who was also known as Sherry, as a very nice and amicable woman. One neighbor who had lived in the area for 46 years described her as "always friendly, very very friendly." Another neighbor of 16 years recalled her as a family-oriented woman who dedicated much of her life to her children and grandchildren. He noted that she would greet people with a "hi" even if she didn't know them, further painting a picture of a warm and welcoming individual. The community was left in disbelief that such a violent act could happen to a woman they described as a "sweet lady."
As the investigation unfolded, South Milwaukee police did not publicly name any suspects in the murder of Scheherazade Mae Chadwick. They appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. As of late 2025, there have been no subsequent news reports indicating that an arrest has been made, and the case is still considered unsolved. The family of Sherry Chadwick has been left to grapple with the unanswered questions surrounding her sudden and violent death.
