Acevedo died from blunt forced trauma to the head resulting in fatal injuries to his brain when he was severely beaten and strangled by off-duty Milwaukee Police Officer Mattioli who held a house party at his home.
By H. Nelson Goodson
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.
May 13 , 2020
Milwaukee, WI - On Wednesday, suspended Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Mattioli, 32, was charged with one felony count for first-degree reckless homicide for the April death of Joel Acevedo, 25. If convicted, Mattioli is facing up to 60 years in prison. Mattioli remains free on a $50,000 bond.
Last month, Acevedo, of Milwaukee died from brain injuries caused by battery resulting in blunt force trauma to the head when he was severely beaten and strangled by off-duty Milwaukee Police Officer Mattioli at a house party hosted by him.
Mattioli was taken into custody pending charges and later made bail after posting a $50K bail.
Apparently, Acevedo never recovered from being unconscious and was ultimately declared brain dead a week later at St. Luke's hospital.
According to police, on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at approximately 7:40 a.m., the Milwaukee Police Department responded to a battery complaint on the 4500 block of W. Cleveland Avenue involving an off-duty Milwaukee police officer.
The off-duty officer was identified as Mattioli, who allegedly was involved in an altercation with Acevedo at Mattioli's home. When responding police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Acevedo, who was unresponsive. He had sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Mattioli was not injured in the battery incident, according to police.
Mattioli has over 13 years of service with the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD). Per MPD's Standard Operating Procedure, Mattioli was placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the case. Mattioli is facing termination from the MPD.
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