On October 21, 2022, in the early morning hours, firefighters responded to an apartment fire in a four-unit building on Mansfield Court in Hartland, Wisconsin, where they discovered the bodies of six family members: adults Connor McKisick and Jessica McKisick, 14-year-old Natalie Kleemeier, 12-year-old Sofina Kleemeier, and two 3-year-old boys. All six died from a single gunshot wound. Police determined the incident was a murder-suicide, with Connor McKisick's wound being self-inflicted. An ignitable liquid was found in an area where it would not normally be present, suggesting the fire was intentionally set after the shootings. Several firearms were recovered from the property. Natalie was a freshman at Arrowhead Union High School, described by the superintendent as a quiet but funny young woman who cared for those around her.
Contexts/Conditions
Is there any mention of child drug ingestion or overdose?
Is there any mention of a drowning incident (either intentional or accidental)?
Is there any mention of a firearm incident?
The WISN article states "all died from a single gunshot wound" and "investigators found several guns in the property on Mansfield Court." The FOX6 article corroborates this with the description of the murder-suicide involving firearms.
Is there any mention of inappropriate supervision (e.g., child wandered off and drowned)?
Is there any mention of inflicted injury? (e.g. slapped, punched, kicked, choked)
The WISN article states that "the 6 people whose bodies were found after an apartment fire Friday morning all died from a single gunshot wound." Connor McKisick's wound was self-inflicted, meaning the other five victims — including this child — were shot by him, constituting inflicted gunshot injury.
Is there any mention of malnutrition, starvation, or dehydration?
Is there any mention of medical neglect?
Is there any mention of a motor vehicle crash or incident?
Is there any mention of a murder-suicide incident?
The WISN article explicitly states "the investigation focuses on a murder-suicide" and that "Connor McKisick's wound was self-inflicted," while the other five family members died of gunshot wounds.
Is there any mention of outdoor elements (including hot car deaths)?
Is there any mention of prenatal substance exposure (including fetal alcohol syndrome or neonatal abstinence syndrome)?
Is there any mention of sexual abuse?
Is there any specific mention of shaken baby or abusive head trauma?
Is there any mention of prolonged abuse or torture (including restraints, captivity)?
Is there any mention of an unsafe sleeping environment?
Individuals Involved
Was an adoptive parent or guardian involved in the death?
Was a biological father involved in the death?
Was a biological mother involved in the death?
Was a day care worker, babysitter, or nanny involved in the death?
Was a female paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., girlfriend, stepmother)?
Was a foster parent involved in the death?
Was a male paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., boyfriend, stepfather)?
Connor McKisick is the apparent perpetrator in the murder-suicide (the WISN article states "Connor McKisick's wound was self-inflicted"). The 14-year-old victim is identified as Natalie Kleemeier, while the adults are Connor and Jessica McKisick. The different surnames suggest Connor was not Natalie's biological father but rather a stepfather or mother's male partner. The FOX6 article states "All six were members of the same family," indicating they were living together as a family unit, with Connor in a parental/caregiver role.
Was another adult relative involved in the death? (e.g., grandfather, aunt)
Was a sibling involved in the death?
Child Characteristics
Was the child adopted?
Was the child homeschooled (including "cyberschooling") or taken out of school?
Was the child in foster care at the time of the incident?
Was the child living with relatives at the time of the incident (but not parents)?
Is there any mention of a neurological developmental child disability? (e.g., autism, intellectual disability, nonverbal)
Is there any mention of a physical child disability? (e.g., feeding tube)
Is there any mention of prematurity or low birthweight?
Is there a history of child protection reports prior to death (for this child or siblings)?
Does the child have a history of foster care (but not in care at time of incident)?
Is there a history of a sibling death (separate incident from this death)?
Parent/Caregiver Factors
Was an adult charged or arrested for the child's death?
Is domestic violence by the parent/caregiver referenced?
The murder-suicide perpetrated by Connor McKisick against his family members, including his spouse/partner Jessica McKisick and the children, constitutes domestic violence by a parent/caregiver. The WISN article states the investigation focuses on a "murder-suicide" with Connor McKisick's wound being "self-inflicted" and an "ignitable liquid" found on the premises. While the text does not use the term "domestic violence," the killing of family members by a household member inherently constitutes it.
Is there any mention that the death occurred in a temporary shelter or while homeless?
Is an intellectual disability of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is the mental health of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is a history of arrests or criminal charges for the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is substance use by the parent/caregiver referenced?
Notable Details
The WISN article notes that an "ignitable liquid" was discovered in an area it wouldn't normally be found, strongly suggesting that the perpetrator, Connor McKisick, intentionally set the apartment fire after the shootings, likely to destroy evidence or as part of the murder-suicide plan. This fire endangered other residents; the FOX6 article states the incident occurred in a "four-unit building" and "the occupants of the other three units in the building made it out OK." The scale of the response — 15 fire departments and 9 police departments — also underscores the severity of the incident. The arson component and danger to other residents are substantive details not fully captured by the preceding questions.
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