Bond set for 67-year-old suspect in Madison southside homicide

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – One of the suspects that was arrested in connection with a homicide that happened over the weekend in Madison appeared in Dane County court on Tuesday.

Jorge Eleodoro Baez, 67, is accused of first-degree intentional homicide.

The judge set Baez’s bail at $2 million cash. He must also surrender any travel documents. Baez immigrated from Argentina and is a US citizen.

During the hearing, the prosecutor stated officials have a confession from Baez on video for the murder, and they have video of Baez walking around with a gun before and after the murder.

The Madison Police Department said Melissa Britt Basilo Ruiz, 44, was also arrested for a charge of felon in possession of a weapon…

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