October 7th 2024.
Kavonn Ingram, a worker at Pizza Hut, has been given a sentence of 40 years in prison for the tragic murder of his manager, Alexander Stengel. It's hard to comprehend how a small inheritance of $7,000 could lead to such a devastating outcome. Alexander was shot in the head by Ingram at the Pizza Hut location in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he worked. His body was found in a trash can on February 7th, after Ingram confessed to the crime.
According to investigators, the altercation between the two men took place in the kitchen of the restaurant, where Ingram shot Alexander at close range. He then wrapped the body in a trash bag and disposed of it. The police were able to follow a trail of blood that led them to the kitchen, where the tragic event had taken place. The autopsy report revealed that Alexander had multiple gunshot wounds on his head and neck.
It was discovered that Alexander had cashed an inheritance check before coming to work on the day of the incident, and it was believed that he was carrying $7,000 with him. This information was obtained from a criminal complaint obtained by CBS 58. Ingram claimed that he acted in self-defense, stating that he was in survival mode after the altercation turned physical.
However, during his sentencing, Ingram admitted to his wrongdoings and took responsibility for his actions. He said that the events leading up to the altercation and the physical fight caused him to act in a state of panic, anxiety, fear, and grief. Ingram also mentioned that he felt he would never receive proper justice, which led him to commit inexcusable actions after the altercation.
But the judge, Michelle Havas, did not believe Ingram's claims. She stated that she did not believe for a second that this was anything but a cold-blooded execution of someone who had worked for 33 years at Pizza Hut for low wages. She shared that it was heartbreaking to see someone lose their life over a job that provided minimal pay.
Ingram was apprehended four days after Alexander's body was found, and he pleaded guilty to first-degree reckless homicide in August. On Friday, he was handed a sentence of 40 years in prison. The victim's sister, Pamela Stengel, spoke in court and shared her anguish over her brother's death. She mentioned that she could only imagine the pain and suffering her brother went through in his last moments.
Ingram's restitution hearing will take place in November. It's a devastating tragedy that has shaken the community and the Pizza Hut franchise. As of June, there were over 6,700 Pizza Hut locations in the US, but one of its largest franchises, EYM Pizza L.P., announced last month that it planned to sell all 127 of its remaining stores across five states after filing for bankruptcy. It's a sad reality that a senseless act of violence has caused so much pain and loss for all those involved.
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