Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Kenosha Woman's Stabbing Death

Police searching for Marckus Plaza, who was seen dragging a body before fleeing the scene.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:04am

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Wisconsin police are searching for Marckus Plaza, a 5'6" black man weighing around 190 pounds, after he was seen on surveillance video dragging a body from a Kenosha home where a woman was found stabbed to death. Plaza gave police a fake name and escaped on foot before they could apprehend him.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the need for stronger protections for victims. The fact that the victim had obtained a restraining order against Plaza prior to the murder raises questions about the effectiveness of the legal system in preventing such crimes.

The details

Police were called to the home near 75th Street and 22nd Avenue for a welfare check on a woman after her friend reported that her estranged husband, Marckus Plaza, had been getting physical with her. When police arrived, they saw Plaza dragging a body from the home. He gave them a fake name, but they were able to gain entry and found the woman stabbed to death in the basement. Plaza then hopped a fence and escaped on foot.

  • On Wednesday, police were called to the home for a welfare check.
  • Plaza was seen dragging a body from the home before fleeing on foot.

The players

Marckus Plaza

A 5'6" black man weighing around 190 pounds who is the suspect in the stabbing death of a woman in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He gave police a fake name and escaped on foot before they could apprehend him.

Kenosha Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the stabbing death of a woman and searching for the suspect, Marckus Plaza.

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What they’re saying

“I never would have thought nothing of it. He seemed like a cool dude, held the door, he came in with his kids.”

— Bobby Johnson, Resident

What’s next

Police are continuing their search for Marckus Plaza and urging the public to come forward with any information that could lead to his capture.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for stronger domestic violence prevention measures and better support systems for victims, as well as the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending suspects who flee the scene of a crime.