Man walks in on girlfriend with another woman before 'stabbing them to death'
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his girlfriend after walking in on her with another woman, court documents say.
Richard Wendell Sotka, 48, was caught in Mississippi County, Arkansas, by police 10 hours after the double killing and admitted to the brutal stabbing, according to a criminal complaint.
He adamantly denied the lesser stalking charges.
Wendell's girlfriend 58-year-old Rhonda Cegelski and Paula O'Connor, 53, were found slain in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on January 29.
The two women worked together at the Sei Bella Salon, a hair salon in Green Baa.
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Green Bay Police Cmdr. Gary Richgels said: "A friend went to the residence, I believe it was about 11.15am, and noticed what she thought was a suspicious death or someone that was in need of emergency services, backed out, and called 911 and waited for police to arrive."
Richard Sotka faces charges of murder (Newsflash)Sotka was on bail on charges of stalking and harassment and violating a restraining order, at the time of the killings.
He had removed his electronic ankle tag and dumped it on Interstate Highway 41, local media reported.
Victim Rhonda leaves behind four children and a grandchild.
Green Bay Police Department said in a statement: "Richard Sotka, II, 48, Green Bay, is in custody as a suspect and facing charges, which include First-Degree Intentional Homicide.
"He is currently being held at the Mississippi County Detention Center in Arkansas, while awaiting extradition back to Wisconsin."
On an online fundraising page, Haley Defnet and Jordan Comyne paid tribute to the victims, writing: "On January 29th Rhonda Cegelski and her best friend, Paula O'Connor, were taken from this world too soon.
"Rhonda is leaving behind her 4 Children (Jordan, Paige, Cory and Sydney), Granddaughter (Julianna), her Mother (Bev), and many friends, extended family, and colleagues.
He has been charged with the double murder (Mississippi County Sheriff's Office/Newsflash)"Rhonda would light up any room with her smile and vibrant personality. She had a heart of gold and would always be there when others needed it."
The fundraiser continued: "Rhonda especially enjoyed gardening and cooking for others. Everyone always said how she was the BEST cook.
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"Her friends (and clients) could always count on her to provide the best recipes, Netflix recommendations, and savings/coupon deals.
Rhonda, 58, was stabbed to death (Green Bay Police Department/Newsflash)
Paula, 53, poses with unidentified child (Green Bay Police Department/Newsflash)"On her free time, Rhonda enjoyed spending time with her shar pei (Venus), and two cats (Cooper and Baby).
"But most of all she cherished every moment with her children and granddaughter. She was so very proud of each of them!"
"Her family and close friends are absolutely heartbroken by this devastating and unexpected tragedy."
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