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Calculated Shard: 24 (from laksa185)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa024.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.fox6now.com/news/hayward-jenkins-charged\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.fox6now.com/news/hayward-jenkins-charged\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/news\/hayward-jenkins-charged","crawl_time":1776095799,"first_indexed_time":1772475227,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,fox6now!www,\/news\/hayward-jenkins-charged s443","src_root_hash":"14110239604329504024","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"West Milwaukee homicide; man accused of killing mom with baseball bat | FOX6 Milwaukee","meta_descriptions":["A West Milwaukee man has been criminally charged – accused of killing his mother with a baseball bat."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Published\n \n      March 2, 2026 11:35am CST\narticle\nHayward Jenkins\nWEST MILWAUKEE, Wis.\n-\nA\nWest Milwaukee\nman has been criminally charged – accused of killing his mother with a baseball bat. \nThe accused, 38-year-old Hayward Jenkins, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide. \nCase details\nThe backstory:\nAccording to the criminal complaint,\nWest Milwaukee\npolice were called out to the area of 44th and Mitchell around 8 a.m. on Feb. 24 after a caller reported a woman had been hit on the head with a baseball bat by her son.\nWhen police arrived at the scene, they found the victim unresponsive with a head injury. The victim, identified as 66-year-old Cheryl Jenkins of\nWest Milwaukee\n, was pronounced dead at the scene.\nPer the complaint, a witness told police that Hayward Jenkins arrived at Cheryl Jenkins' residence the night prior and was staying in the guest room. \nScene near 44th and Mitchell, West Milwaukee\nAround 4 a.m., the witness said he heard a noise which woke him up. He told police he believed the noise to be coming from the upstairs neighbors, and went back to sleep, court filings say. \nThe next morning, the witness said he went to the guest bedroom and found that the door was locked, so he entered through a window. That's when he found Cheryl Jenkins on the ground and called 911, the complaint states. \nFREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android\nSurveillance footage\nWhat we know:\nOfficers canvassed the areas surrounding Jenkins’ residence and located numerous video clips from the incident. \nUpon reviewing this surveillance footage, officers observed a subject dressed in dark clothing running between apartment buildings and continuing to the bus stop on Miller Park Way and West Mitchell Street. \nPer the complaint, this individual entered the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus at approximately 6:07 a.m. before leaving the area.\nOfficers noted that the subject in this footage matched Hayward Jenkins's clothing and facial features, court filings say. \nSIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News\nScene near 44th and Mitchell, West Milwaukee\nJenkins arrested\nDig deeper:\nLater that same day, police responded to Potawatomi Casino after receiving information from family members that Hayward Jenkins was there. \nWhen police arrived at the scene, officers confirmed with security that Jenkins was present and took him into custody.\nDuring an interview with investigators, Jenkins stated that he and his mother had gotten into an argument over silver coins, money, and her not listening when he was trying to express himself.\nAccording to the complaint, Jenkins stated that he got angry about the situation and flipped out. He told investigators that he struck his mother in the head with a bat multiple times while she was sitting in a chair. \nJenkins stated he was \"wrong for murdering my mother,\" court filings say. \nRelated\nCourt proceedings\nWhat we know:\nJenkins made his intal appearance in court on March 1. The court found probable cause to hold Jenkins for further proceedings and cash bond was set at $300,000.\nJenkins is due back in court on March 10 for a preliminary hearing. \nThe Source:\nThe information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office and Wisconsin Circuit Court. \nCrime and Public Safety\nMilwaukee\nNews","attrs_markdown":"[![FOX6 News Milwaukee](https:\/\/static.foxtv.com\/static\/orion\/img\/core\/s\/logos\/fts-milwaukee-a.svg) ![FOX6 News Milwaukee](https:\/\/static.foxtv.com\/static\/orion\/img\/core\/s\/logos\/fts-milwaukee-b.svg)](https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/ \"FOX6 News Milwaukee — Local News & Weather\")\n\n- [LIVE](https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/live)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/news\/)\n- [Weather](https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/weather)\n- [Sports](https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/sports)\n- [WakeUp](https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/shows\/wakeup)\n- [Things To Do](https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/tag\/lifestyle\/things-to-do)\n- 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Jenkins\n\n#### The Brief\n- - A West Milwaukee woman was killed near 44th and Mitchell on Feb. 24.\n  - She was struck with a baseball bat.\n  - The victim's son, Hayward Jenkins, has been criminally charged in connection to the homicide.\n\n**WEST MILWAUKEE, Wis.** - A [West Milwaukee](https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/tag\/us\/wi\/milwaukee-county\/west-milwaukee) man has been criminally charged – accused of killing his mother with a baseball bat.\n\nThe accused, 38-year-old Hayward Jenkins, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide.\n\n## Case details\nThe backstory:\n\nAccording to the criminal complaint, [West Milwaukee](https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/tag\/us\/wi\/milwaukee-county\/west-milwaukee) police were called out to the area of 44th and Mitchell around 8 a.m. on Feb. 24 after a caller reported a woman had been hit on the head with a baseball bat by her son.\n\nWhen police arrived at the scene, they found the victim unresponsive with a head injury. The victim, identified as 66-year-old Cheryl Jenkins of [West Milwaukee](https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/tag\/us\/wi\/milwaukee-county\/west-milwaukee), was pronounced dead at the scene.\n\nPer the complaint, a witness told police that Hayward Jenkins arrived at Cheryl Jenkins' residence the night prior and was staying in the guest room.\n\n![](https:\/\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox6now.com\/www.fox6now.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/932\/524\/5p-death-investigation-near-44th-mitchell-vo-_00.00.00.00.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)\n\nScene near 44th and Mitchell, West Milwaukee\n\nAround 4 a.m., the witness said he heard a noise which woke him up. He told police he believed the noise to be coming from the upstairs neighbors, and went back to sleep, court filings say.\n\nThe next morning, the witness said he went to the guest bedroom and found that the door was locked, so he entered through a window. That's when he found Cheryl Jenkins on the ground and called 911, the complaint states.\n\n[**FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android**](https:\/\/foxlocal.onelink.me\/6abq\/ijh6elyt)\n\n## Surveillance footage\nWhat we know:\n\nOfficers canvassed the areas surrounding Jenkins’ residence and located numerous video clips from the incident.\n\nUpon reviewing this surveillance footage, officers observed a subject dressed in dark clothing running between apartment buildings and continuing to the bus stop on Miller Park Way and West Mitchell Street.\n\nPer the complaint, this individual entered the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus at approximately 6:07 a.m. before leaving the area.\n\nOfficers noted that the subject in this footage matched Hayward Jenkins's clothing and facial features, court filings say.\n\n[**SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News**](https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/newsletter-signup)\n\n![](https:\/\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox6now.com\/www.fox6now.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/932\/524\/5p-death-investigation-near-44th-mitchell-vo-_00.00.08.48.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)\n\nScene near 44th and Mitchell, West Milwaukee\n## Jenkins arrested\nDig deeper:\n\nLater that same day, police responded to Potawatomi Casino after receiving information from family members that Hayward Jenkins was there.\n\nWhen police arrived at the scene, officers confirmed with security that Jenkins was present and took him into custody.\n\nDuring an interview with investigators, Jenkins stated that he and his mother had gotten into an argument over silver coins, money, and her not listening when he was trying to express himself.\n\nAccording to the complaint, Jenkins stated that he got angry about the situation and flipped out. He told investigators that he struck his mother in the head with a bat multiple times while she was sitting in a chair.\n\nJenkins stated he was \"wrong for murdering my mother,\" court filings say.\n\nRelated\n\n[![West Milwaukee homicide, baseball bat used to kill victim](https:\/\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox6now.com\/www.fox6now.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0\/100\/5p-death-investigation-near-44th-mitchell-vo-_00.00.00.00.jpg?ve=1&tl=1) ![West Milwaukee homicide, baseball bat used to kill victim](https:\/\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox6now.com\/www.fox6now.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/932\/470\/5p-death-investigation-near-44th-mitchell-vo-_00.00.00.00.jpg?ve=1&tl=1) article](https:\/\/fox6now.com\/news\/west-milwaukee-homicide-baseball-bat)\n\n### [West Milwaukee homicide, baseball bat used to kill victim](https:\/\/fox6now.com\/news\/west-milwaukee-homicide-baseball-bat)\nThe Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office said a family member repeatedly struck a woman with a baseball bat, killing her, on Tuesday.\n## Court proceedings\nWhat we know:\n\nJenkins made his intal appearance in court on March 1. The court found probable cause to hold Jenkins for further proceedings and cash bond was set at \\$300,000.\n\nJenkins is due back in court on March 10 for a preliminary hearing.\n\n**The Source:** The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office and Wisconsin Circuit Court.\n\n[Crime and Public Safety](https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/tag\/crime-publicsafety)[Milwaukee](https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/tag\/us\/wi\/milwaukee-county\/milwaukee)[News](https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/tag\/news)\n\n##\n[![](https:\/\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox6now.com\/www.fox6now.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/300\/169\/300x250_sample2.png?ve=1&tl=1) 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The victim, identified as 66-year-old Cheryl Jenkins of [West Milwaukee](https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/tag\/us\/wi\/milwaukee-county\/west-milwaukee), was pronounced dead at the scene.\n\nPer the complaint, a witness told police that Hayward Jenkins arrived at Cheryl Jenkins' residence the night prior and was staying in the guest room.\n\n![](https:\/\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox6now.com\/www.fox6now.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/932\/524\/5p-death-investigation-near-44th-mitchell-vo-_00.00.00.00.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)\n\nScene near 44th and Mitchell, West Milwaukee\n\nAround 4 a.m., the witness said he heard a noise which woke him up. He told police he believed the noise to be coming from the upstairs neighbors, and went back to sleep, court filings say.\n\nThe next morning, the witness said he went to the guest bedroom and found that the door was locked, so he entered through a window. That's when he found Cheryl Jenkins on the ground and called 911, the complaint states.\n\n[**FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android**](https:\/\/foxlocal.onelink.me\/6abq\/ijh6elyt)\n\n## Surveillance footage\nWhat we know:\n\nOfficers canvassed the areas surrounding Jenkins’ residence and located numerous video clips from the incident.\n\nUpon reviewing this surveillance footage, officers observed a subject dressed in dark clothing running between apartment buildings and continuing to the bus stop on Miller Park Way and West Mitchell Street.\n\nPer the complaint, this individual entered the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus at approximately 6:07 a.m. before leaving the area.\n\nOfficers noted that the subject in this footage matched Hayward Jenkins's clothing and facial features, court filings say.\n\n[**SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News**](https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/newsletter-signup)\n\n![](https:\/\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox6now.com\/www.fox6now.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/932\/524\/5p-death-investigation-near-44th-mitchell-vo-_00.00.08.48.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)\n\nScene near 44th and Mitchell, West Milwaukee\n## Jenkins arrested\nDig deeper:\n\nLater that same day, police responded to Potawatomi Casino after receiving information from family members that Hayward Jenkins was there.\n\nWhen police arrived at the scene, officers confirmed with security that Jenkins was present and took him into custody.\n\nDuring an interview with investigators, Jenkins stated that he and his mother had gotten into an argument over silver coins, money, and her not listening when he was trying to express himself.\n\nAccording to the complaint, Jenkins stated that he got angry about the situation and flipped out. 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Boilerpipe Text	Published March 2, 2026 11:35am CST article Hayward Jenkins WEST MILWAUKEE, Wis. - A West Milwaukee man has been criminally charged – accused of killing his mother with a baseball bat. The accused, 38-year-old Hayward Jenkins, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide. Case details The backstory: According to the criminal complaint, West Milwaukee police were called out to the area of 44th and Mitchell around 8 a.m. on Feb. 24 after a caller reported a woman had been hit on the head with a baseball bat by her son. When police arrived at the scene, they found the victim unresponsive with a head injury. The victim, identified as 66-year-old Cheryl Jenkins of West Milwaukee , was pronounced dead at the scene. Per the complaint, a witness told police that Hayward Jenkins arrived at Cheryl Jenkins' residence the night prior and was staying in the guest room. Scene near 44th and Mitchell, West Milwaukee Around 4 a.m., the witness said he heard a noise which woke him up. He told police he believed the noise to be coming from the upstairs neighbors, and went back to sleep, court filings say. The next morning, the witness said he went to the guest bedroom and found that the door was locked, so he entered through a window. That's when he found Cheryl Jenkins on the ground and called 911, the complaint states. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Surveillance footage What we know: Officers canvassed the areas surrounding Jenkins’ residence and located numerous video clips from the incident. Upon reviewing this surveillance footage, officers observed a subject dressed in dark clothing running between apartment buildings and continuing to the bus stop on Miller Park Way and West Mitchell Street. Per the complaint, this individual entered the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus at approximately 6:07 a.m. before leaving the area. Officers noted that the subject in this footage matched Hayward Jenkins's clothing and facial features, court filings say. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Scene near 44th and Mitchell, West Milwaukee Jenkins arrested Dig deeper: Later that same day, police responded to Potawatomi Casino after receiving information from family members that Hayward Jenkins was there. When police arrived at the scene, officers confirmed with security that Jenkins was present and took him into custody. During an interview with investigators, Jenkins stated that he and his mother had gotten into an argument over silver coins, money, and her not listening when he was trying to express himself. According to the complaint, Jenkins stated that he got angry about the situation and flipped out. He told investigators that he struck his mother in the head with a bat multiple times while she was sitting in a chair. Jenkins stated he was "wrong for murdering my mother," court filings say. Related Court proceedings What we know: Jenkins made his intal appearance in court on March 1. The court found probable cause to hold Jenkins for further proceedings and cash bond was set at $300,000. Jenkins is due back in court on March 10 for a preliminary hearing. The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office and Wisconsin Circuit Court. Crime and Public Safety Milwaukee News
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[Copy Link](https://www.fox6now.com/news/hayward-jenkins-charged) - [Email](https://www.fox6now.com/news/hayward-jenkins-charged) - [Facebook](https://www.fox6now.com/news/hayward-jenkins-charged) - [Twitter](https://www.fox6now.com/news/hayward-jenkins-charged) - [LinkedIn](https://www.fox6now.com/news/hayward-jenkins-charged) - [Reddit](https://www.fox6now.com/news/hayward-jenkins-charged) ![](https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox6now.com/www.fox6now.com/content/uploads/2026/03/764/432/hayward-jenkins.jpg?ve=1&tl=1) article Hayward Jenkins #### The Brief - - A West Milwaukee woman was killed near 44th and Mitchell on Feb. 24. - She was struck with a baseball bat. - The victim's son, Hayward Jenkins, has been criminally charged in connection to the homicide. WEST MILWAUKEE, Wis. - A [West Milwaukee](https://www.fox6now.com/tag/us/wi/milwaukee-county/west-milwaukee) man has been criminally charged – accused of killing his mother with a baseball bat. The accused, 38-year-old Hayward Jenkins, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide. ## Case details The backstory: According to the criminal complaint, [West Milwaukee](https://www.fox6now.com/tag/us/wi/milwaukee-county/west-milwaukee) police were called out to the area of 44th and Mitchell around 8 a.m. on Feb. 24 after a caller reported a woman had been hit on the head with a baseball bat by her son. When police arrived at the scene, they found the victim unresponsive with a head injury. The victim, identified as 66-year-old Cheryl Jenkins of [West Milwaukee](https://www.fox6now.com/tag/us/wi/milwaukee-county/west-milwaukee), was pronounced dead at the scene. Per the complaint, a witness told police that Hayward Jenkins arrived at Cheryl Jenkins' residence the night prior and was staying in the guest room. ![](https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox6now.com/www.fox6now.com/content/uploads/2026/02/932/524/5p-death-investigation-near-44th-mitchell-vo-_00.00.00.00.jpg?ve=1&tl=1) Scene near 44th and Mitchell, West Milwaukee Around 4 a.m., the witness said he heard a noise which woke him up. He told police he believed the noise to be coming from the upstairs neighbors, and went back to sleep, court filings say. The next morning, the witness said he went to the guest bedroom and found that the door was locked, so he entered through a window. That's when he found Cheryl Jenkins on the ground and called 911, the complaint states. [FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android](https://foxlocal.onelink.me/6abq/ijh6elyt) ## Surveillance footage What we know: Officers canvassed the areas surrounding Jenkins’ residence and located numerous video clips from the incident. Upon reviewing this surveillance footage, officers observed a subject dressed in dark clothing running between apartment buildings and continuing to the bus stop on Miller Park Way and West Mitchell Street. Per the complaint, this individual entered the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus at approximately 6:07 a.m. before leaving the area. Officers noted that the subject in this footage matched Hayward Jenkins's clothing and facial features, court filings say. [SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News](https://www.fox6now.com/newsletter-signup) ![](https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox6now.com/www.fox6now.com/content/uploads/2026/02/932/524/5p-death-investigation-near-44th-mitchell-vo-_00.00.08.48.jpg?ve=1&tl=1) Scene near 44th and Mitchell, West Milwaukee ## Jenkins arrested Dig deeper: Later that same day, police responded to Potawatomi Casino after receiving information from family members that Hayward Jenkins was there. When police arrived at the scene, officers confirmed with security that Jenkins was present and took him into custody. During an interview with investigators, Jenkins stated that he and his mother had gotten into an argument over silver coins, money, and her not listening when he was trying to express himself. According to the complaint, Jenkins stated that he got angry about the situation and flipped out. He told investigators that he struck his mother in the head with a bat multiple times while she was sitting in a chair. Jenkins stated he was "wrong for murdering my mother," court filings say. Related [![West Milwaukee homicide, baseball bat used to kill victim](https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox6now.com/www.fox6now.com/content/uploads/2026/02/0/100/5p-death-investigation-near-44th-mitchell-vo-_00.00.00.00.jpg?ve=1&tl=1) ![West Milwaukee homicide, baseball bat used to kill victim](https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox6now.com/www.fox6now.com/content/uploads/2026/02/932/470/5p-death-investigation-near-44th-mitchell-vo-_00.00.00.00.jpg?ve=1&tl=1) article](https://fox6now.com/news/west-milwaukee-homicide-baseball-bat) ### [West Milwaukee homicide, baseball bat used to kill victim](https://fox6now.com/news/west-milwaukee-homicide-baseball-bat) The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office said a family member repeatedly struck a woman with a baseball bat, killing her, on Tuesday. ## Court proceedings What we know: Jenkins made his intal appearance in court on March 1. The court found probable cause to hold Jenkins for further proceedings and cash bond was set at \$300,000. Jenkins is due back in court on March 10 for a preliminary hearing. The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office and Wisconsin Circuit Court. 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Readable Markdown	Published March 2, 2026 11:35am CST ![](https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox6now.com/www.fox6now.com/content/uploads/2026/03/764/432/hayward-jenkins.jpg?ve=1&tl=1) article Hayward Jenkins WEST MILWAUKEE, Wis. - A [West Milwaukee](https://www.fox6now.com/tag/us/wi/milwaukee-county/west-milwaukee) man has been criminally charged – accused of killing his mother with a baseball bat. The accused, 38-year-old Hayward Jenkins, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide. ## Case details The backstory: According to the criminal complaint, [West Milwaukee](https://www.fox6now.com/tag/us/wi/milwaukee-county/west-milwaukee) police were called out to the area of 44th and Mitchell around 8 a.m. on Feb. 24 after a caller reported a woman had been hit on the head with a baseball bat by her son. When police arrived at the scene, they found the victim unresponsive with a head injury. The victim, identified as 66-year-old Cheryl Jenkins of [West Milwaukee](https://www.fox6now.com/tag/us/wi/milwaukee-county/west-milwaukee), was pronounced dead at the scene. Per the complaint, a witness told police that Hayward Jenkins arrived at Cheryl Jenkins' residence the night prior and was staying in the guest room. ![](https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox6now.com/www.fox6now.com/content/uploads/2026/02/932/524/5p-death-investigation-near-44th-mitchell-vo-_00.00.00.00.jpg?ve=1&tl=1) Scene near 44th and Mitchell, West Milwaukee Around 4 a.m., the witness said he heard a noise which woke him up. He told police he believed the noise to be coming from the upstairs neighbors, and went back to sleep, court filings say. The next morning, the witness said he went to the guest bedroom and found that the door was locked, so he entered through a window. That's when he found Cheryl Jenkins on the ground and called 911, the complaint states. [FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android](https://foxlocal.onelink.me/6abq/ijh6elyt) ## Surveillance footage What we know: Officers canvassed the areas surrounding Jenkins’ residence and located numerous video clips from the incident. Upon reviewing this surveillance footage, officers observed a subject dressed in dark clothing running between apartment buildings and continuing to the bus stop on Miller Park Way and West Mitchell Street. Per the complaint, this individual entered the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus at approximately 6:07 a.m. before leaving the area. Officers noted that the subject in this footage matched Hayward Jenkins's clothing and facial features, court filings say. [SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News](https://www.fox6now.com/newsletter-signup) ![](https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox6now.com/www.fox6now.com/content/uploads/2026/02/932/524/5p-death-investigation-near-44th-mitchell-vo-_00.00.08.48.jpg?ve=1&tl=1) Scene near 44th and Mitchell, West Milwaukee ## Jenkins arrested Dig deeper: Later that same day, police responded to Potawatomi Casino after receiving information from family members that Hayward Jenkins was there. When police arrived at the scene, officers confirmed with security that Jenkins was present and took him into custody. During an interview with investigators, Jenkins stated that he and his mother had gotten into an argument over silver coins, money, and her not listening when he was trying to express himself. According to the complaint, Jenkins stated that he got angry about the situation and flipped out. He told investigators that he struck his mother in the head with a bat multiple times while she was sitting in a chair. Jenkins stated he was "wrong for murdering my mother," court filings say. Related ## Court proceedings What we know: Jenkins made his intal appearance in court on March 1. The court found probable cause to hold Jenkins for further proceedings and cash bond was set at \$300,000. Jenkins is due back in court on March 10 for a preliminary hearing. The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office and Wisconsin Circuit Court. [Crime and Public Safety](https://www.fox6now.com/tag/crime-publicsafety)[Milwaukee](https://www.fox6now.com/tag/us/wi/milwaukee-county/milwaukee)[News](https://www.fox6now.com/tag/news)
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