John Navigato
Brian Suchecki
All the suspects arrested yesterday in connection with a Brighton home invasion and the shooting death of Robin Leydel have been charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court.
- John M. Navigato, 50, of Bristol, was charged with first degree intentional homicide, burglary and two counts of armed robbery.
- Brian D. Suchecki, 37, of Twin Lakes, was charged with first degree intentional homicide, burglary, two counts of armed robbery and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
- Richard J. Beeter, 54, of Lake Villa, Ill, was charged with first degree intentional homicide, burglary and two counts of armed robbery.
- Teddy W. Bieker, 19, of Kenosha, was charged with first degree intentional homicide, burglary and two counts of armed robbery.
Richard J. Beeter
Teddy Bieker
The men are accused of breaking into the Leydel home in the 23900 block of 60th Street (Highway K) around midnight Tuesday. The group allegedly was looking for drugs and money that they thought would be in the house, Sheriff David Beth said. At some point, Robin Leydel was shot in the chest and he died in the hospital around 4:30 a.m.
While the invaders were still in her house, Robin Leydel’s wife, Susan, called 911 and gave information to a dispatcher about the crime, including identifying Navigato — even spelling his name — a recording of the 911 call shows.
Deputy Joe Zarletti, who was patrolling nearby as the designated Paddock Lake officer that night, responded and saw a car leaving the home’s driveway. After another deputy joined Zarletti, the car was pulled over and the four were taken into custody.
Suchecki, Beeter and Bieker are scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Oct. 21. Navigato will have a status conference Oct. 19.
Photos supplied by Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department
