Man accused again of stalking Fairest of the Fair
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Joseph Schraeder
ELKHORN — A Whitewater man has been acquitted of stalking the former Walworth County Fairest of the Fair, but he’s still accused of violating his bond by stalking the Jefferson County Fairest of the Fair.
Joseph G. Schraeder, 58, of 147 Hyer Lane, No. 4, was committed to the care of Department of Health and Family Services after a jury on Tuesday found him not guilty of felony stalking by reason of mental disease or defect. He also was found not guilty of two charges of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
Schraeder was suspected of following former Walworth County Fairest of the Fair Sheri Nelson to public events in the summer of 2007, sending her mail and proposing marriage to her, according to the criminal complaint.
He also is accused of violating his bond conditions for stalking Jefferson County Fairest of the Fair Kassandra Kramer in July and sending her and her parents cards and photographs, according to the criminal complaint.
In the Walworth County case, Schraeder reportedly told Nelson at the Walworth County Dairy Breakfast in June 2007 that he was planning their wedding, according to a criminal complaint.
He later volunteered to be in the milk-chugging competition Nelson was coordinating at the breakfast, according to the criminal complaint.
The next day, Schraeder was suspected of following Nelson during a parade in Mukwonago and calling her name, according to a criminal complaint.
He was later accused of sending Nelson pictures, a card and a marriage proposal in the mail, according to a criminal complaint. He told police it was his First Amendment right to send fan mail.
Schraeder is charged with felony bail jumping stemming from his alleged stalking of the Jefferson County Fairest of the Fair.
He remains free on $3,000 cash bond. He is scheduled to be in court Friday for a preliminary hearing.
Dec 2, 2008 at 10:02 p.m.
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Yes, Joe is mentally ill. Before his illness struck, Joe was the nicest, most cleancut and handsome, and one of the smartest guys you could know. I remember in high school he won a contest as the best math student in Walworth County. He was my best friend through high school and college, and I mourn our lost years of companionship stolen by his illness. So, while you are all deservedly aghast at his erratic behavior, I doubt VERY much that he has ever done a mean thing in his life. Mental illness is a disease, and in Joe's case, it had nothing to do with taking drugs or any bad decisions on his part.
Oct 3, 2008 at 9:58 p.m.
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MILK CHUGGING CONTEST - COOL!!
Milk is better from the tap.
Oct 3, 2008 at 5:19 p.m.
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This dude asked my best friend to marry him too...no kidding, he even set a date - 06/07/08! Alas, the day came and went, no wedding. Bummer.
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But I do see him out downtown Whitewater sometimes, and I always thought he was a little off...now I KNOW he is, and I will always have a body guard.
Oct 3, 2008 at 5:14 p.m.
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Wow... That is psycho. Don't take this too lightly either. This whacky stalking thing can get outta hand and could really be a threat to these young girls' safety! Maybe he's harmless but if it was MY daughter, I'd get her a big "arse" dog and self defense lessons!!!
Oct 3, 2008 at 4:59 p.m.
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Yeah he looks worn out... Too much stalking, not near enough sleep...
Oct 3, 2008 at 4:38 p.m.
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What?!!
Oct 3, 2008 at 4:37 p.m.
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What?!
Oct 3, 2008 at 4:29 p.m.
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Am I the only one out here thinking...My name is forrest...forrest gump
Oct 3, 2008 at 3:50 p.m.
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I think he looks a little loony... and tired.
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Must be all the stalking... I mean that can really wear you out.. lol
Oct 3, 2008 at 3:50 p.m.
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I think he looks a little loony... and tired.
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Must be all the stalking... I mean that can really wear you out.. lol
Oct 3, 2008 at 2:55 p.m.
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Blissfully happy in his owwwwwwn little world. *shudder*
Oct 3, 2008 at 2:28 p.m.
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I think he looks blissfully happy.
Oct 3, 2008 at 1:35 p.m.
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He looks like something smells really, really bad.....
Oct 3, 2008 at 1:11 p.m.
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Moe!!! Larry!!! the cheese!!!!
Oct 3, 2008 at 12:52 p.m.
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Nice hair cut Moe, Yup and his Mom says he's A catch! Those girls will see you'll all see!!!! He looks A little like Pete Rose must be that hair.........
Oct 3, 2008 at 12:22 p.m.
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Fan mail? Oh my this man needs serious help!! And if they know this man is this crazy why let him be free on bond. He obviously isn't going to leave this girl alone. I feel bad for her. She probably is having a really hard time doing anything. I could not imagine getting a letter in the mail from some random guy saying I'm planning our wedding. The sad part is he probably really was! Wouldn't be surprised if he had a dress for her and a church booked and everything. This is creepy as hell!!!!
Oct 3, 2008 at 11:13 a.m.
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Don't kid yourself...His hair is taped on. I'll bet that rug is on a rent-to-own basis. It even says right in the amateur stalker's handbook that chicks dig toupees.
Oct 3, 2008 at 10:05 a.m.
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with that hair im surprised the fairest of the fair wasnt chasing him;)
Oct 3, 2008 at 9:49 a.m.
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Milk Chugging contest?
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