Man in Portage slaying, torture case found guilty
PORTAGE — A man charged with killing a woman and abusing her young son in one of the most horrific cases to hit south-central Wisconsin agreed to a plea deal on Wednesday that could put him behind bars for more than 136 years.
Michael Sisk, 26, was found guilty of second-degree reckless homicide in the death of Tammie Garlin, whose body was found buried behind the house she, Sisk and others rented. That charge carries a penalty of up to 25 years in prison. He originally had been charged with first-degree intentional homicide, which could have put him away for life.
No sentencing date was set.
Under the deal, only one of the original charges against Sisk was dismissed. The dropped charge was for child enticement. Under the nine remaining charges he either pleaded guilty or no contest and was found guilty of them all.
The maximum sentence he could receive is 136 years and 3 months in prison.
On the homicide charge, he entered what is known as an Alford plea, which means he did not admit guilt but said the prosecution has enough evidence to obtain a conviction.
Columbia County Circuit Judge Alan White found him guilty after he entered the plea.
Aug 7, 2008 at 9:48 a.m.
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Justice would require sending this guy straight to hell and restoring the lives of those that he brutally abused and murdered.
Aug 6, 2008 at 8:45 p.m.
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Finally, some justice in this world.
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