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A review hearing has been rescheduled in 97 District Court for the case involving a Wisconsin man fatally shooting Alvin Kempainen of Hancock Township. Jacob Kempainen’s review hearing has been reset for May 3rd. Jacob, 20 years old of Heartland, Wisconsin, is charged with open murder and conspiracy to murder in the death of his grandfather late last year. Jacob’s mother, Margaret Kempainen, 50 years old of Heartland, Wisconsin, identified him as the shooter during police interviews. In December 2023, Jacob and Margaret, traveled to Hancock Township, presumably seeking money from Alvin Kempainen, according to a family member in police documents. Both have been referred to an evaluation to determine competency to stand trial. Margaret Kempainen’s review hearing is set for March 22nd.
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