Three people are now charged for stabbing a man to death in Sheboygan. Donovan Cotter is charged with Reckless Homicide. Candace DeBlaey and Patrick Evans Jr. are charged with Felony Murder. The incident happened Monday.
According to witness statements and admissions by the suspects, they had confronted the victim earlier in the evening at a birthday party and then left. The disagreement continued over social media ending with the confrontation at the victim’s residence.
According to police, the conflict escalated to the point that Cotter stabbed the victim, Phillip Spell, during the exchange. Two acquaintances of Spell attempted to detain Cotter and disarm him.
Evans then told DeBlaey to drive over the two in an attempt to free Cotter. The two subjects managed to jump out of the way, however she then struck Cotter with the van causing minor injuries. The three then left the scene before police got there.
Police say DeBlaey was later found near Milwaukee and transported back to Sheboygan. Cotter surrendered to US Marshals in Milwaukee, and Evans was arrested by West Allis Police in the area. All three were placed in the Sheboygan County Detention Center.
