Ex-Wrestler Named as Suspect in Murder of Title-Winning College Gymnast
In a tragic turn of events, Chad T. Richards, a 23-year-old former wrestler and student at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, has been charged with the murder of Kara Welsh, a celebrated gymnast at the same institution. Richards is facing charges of first-degree intentional homicide, endangering safety by the use of a dangerous weapon, and disorderly conduct while armed.
Kara Welsh, a 21-year-old gymnast at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, was known for her athletic prowess and vibrant personality. She was preparing to begin her senior year and had recently won a national title in vault at the NCAA Division III National Championships.
The Night of the Incident
Witnesses reported hearing a loud argument between Welsh and Richards prior to the shooting. Neighbors in the apartment complex described hearing raised voices and a subsequent series of gunshots. One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, mentioned seeing Richards enter the apartment earlier that evening, suggesting a pre-existing relationship or confrontation between the two
