Prosecutors Said He Strangled His Girlfriend With Her Purse Strap Before Hiding Body in Woods. Now He’s Been Found Guilty

A Wisconsin man has been convicted of killing his longtime girlfriend and concealing her body in the woods.

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Matthew Pahl, 57, was found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse in connection with the death of Stephanie Pavlons.

“Justice has been served in the tragic and senseless murder of Stephanie Pavlons,” Waukesha County District Attorney Lesli Boese said in a statement. “The jury’s swift verdict, reached in just over an hour, reflects the strength and clarity of the evidence presented. We are grateful for their service and hope the decision brings a measure of peace and closure to Stephanie’s loved ones.”…

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