A Wisconsin woman accused of fatally stabbing her fiancé is continuing through the legal process as her defense team explores a potential plea deal.
Case Moves Forward in Court
Tonia Piontek, 46, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, along with modifiers for domestic violence and use of a deadly weapon, in connection with the April 2025 death of her 41-year-old fiancé.
During a court appearance this week in Brown County, Piontek’s attorney said discussions around a plea agreement are ongoing but not finalized. The defense is awaiting a report from a domestic violence expert before making further decisions.
911 Call and Self-Defense Claim
According to a criminal complaint, Piontek called 911 the night of the incident and told dispatchers she had stabbed her fiancé.
“I just stabbed my boyfriend, I don’t think he’s okay. Someone needs to get here now,” she reportedly said…