Sentenced: Wisconsin Man, 79, Dies After Menards Parking Lot Fight; Suspect Charged

[Sugar Cookie]

A 79-year-old man died from injuries sustained during a fight over parking at Menards on May 1 shortly before 2:30 p.m.

Police said an initial investigation revealed the suspect, identified by police as Matthew Kinstler, 50, was apparently upset that the victim, identified by police as Russell Paulson, had parked too closely to Kinstler’s vehicle.

An argument quickly became physical, and Paulson was injured. He was taken to the Mayo Clinic Health System, where he later died.

Matthew Kinstler, 50, of Holmen is being held on a $100,000 cash bond in the La Crosse County Jail for first-degree reckless homicide.

Kinstler initially was arrested on charges of substantial battery and disorderly conduct on Friday. He was released later that day on a signature bond.

He was arrested again Tuesday after prosecutors say he threatened an unspecified meeting meant to take place Wednesday morning. Donskey asked Judge Elliott Levine for $1 million cash bond, arguing that with the strength of the state’s case, there was a significant risk of Kinstler fleeing the area.

“The defendant has been acting erratically for a while now,” said Donskey. “We believe he is a risk to the community if he is released.”

Man held on $100,000 cash bond after fight in La Crosse Menards parking lot

Russell Paulson died Monday morning at at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse as a result of his injuries.

lacrossetribune.com

 

[Old Man Metal]

Looks like Steven King is back on the bottle...

 

[Metalfan]

Well I know the dude was 50 but that's no excuse the other guy was 79 just walk away there's not really a lot of shit that he could have done to him,old people may be a pain,I'll sure be there one day,but dont be a coward,like I said walk away

 

[Freyja]

Well I know the dude was 50 but that's no excuse the other guy was 79 just walk away there's not really a lot of shit that he could have done to him,old people may be a pain,I'll sure be there one day,but dont be a coward,like I said walk away

And all this over parking! The dude could have just pulled into another parking spot further away.
Nice avatar of TrigglyPuff, lol!

 

[Sejanus]

Dolt looks like a real numbskull.
Club him like a baby seal

 

[McDanel]

Wait for the old fart to back out, or here's an idea, waddle your fat ass in from the passenger side. Neither one requires an assault on an elderly person.

 

[Metalfan]

And all this over parking! The dude could have just pulled into another parking spot further away.
Nice avatar of TrigglyPuff, lol!

Thanks.I saw someone around that age get punched buy a punk in his twenties,over a spot in line at a convenience store.I think about it to this day what a cowardly act.

 

[Inferus]

And the elderly thought Covid was all they had to be afraid of...

 

[Sugar Cookie]

The defendant Matthew L Kinstler was found guilty of the following charge(s) in this case.

• 1st-Degree Reckless Homicide, a class B felony, Wisconsin Statutes 940.02(1).

Sentence Time: 8 Years

Extended Supervision: 6 Years