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Waupun Man Arraigned On Reckless Homicide Charge

26 February 2019 News


The 40-year-old Waupun man suspected of purchasing the heroin that led to the overdose death of a Fond du Lac man was recently arraigned in Fond du Lac County court. Anthony Buechel pleaded not guilty to a first degree reckless homicide charge. According to the criminal complaint Buechel, 39-year-old Cara Zech of Waupun and 47-year-old Julie Harr of Fond du Lac drove to Milwaukee last July where they purchased heroin including some for 23-year-old Steven Compton. Compton died of an overdose in the bedroom of his home the next day. Buechel was previously convicted for selling heroin. A jury trial is scheduled for April 30th. Zech and Harr are facing similar charges.


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