Pickett Found Guilty In Murder Trial In Iowa County

A jury in Iowa County court on Thursday convicted 22 year old Sean Pickett of Avoca for beating and stabbing his mother and dog to death in 2021. Pickett was accused of killing his mother, 54 year old Susan Pickett and the family’s dog, Chico. Pickett was found guilty of one count of first-degree intentional homicide and one count of mistreatment of animals, causing death. Pickett told investigators he was possessed, heard “evil noises” and “blacked out” before the murder. Jurors reached the verdict less than two hours after they broke for deliberation. Pickett’s trial, which started Tuesday, lasted a total of three days. Pickett is expected to appear back in court on September 20th at 3 p.m. for his sentencing hearing where Judge Craig Day will decide whether or not Pickett is eligible for parole. In Wisconsin, a first-degree homicide conviction carries a mandatory life sentence.