Kevin P. Anderson, 61, was last seen June 16, 2020, in Sumner, just outside Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, after a violent incident at a family property on Highway A. Deputies who responded to a possible burglary found two people dead in the driveway, later identified as Anderson’s sister Nedra J. Lemke, 57, and her husband James Lemke, 59. Shots were then fired from the residence at a deputy, who returned fire, and the house burned to a total loss.
Authorities immediately sought Anderson for questioning in connection with the double homicide and arson. Prosecutors have charged him with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide, attempted homicide for firing at the deputy, and arson. Investigators say the incident appears targeted and that a dispute over an inheritance may have been the motive. Anderson is described as a white male, 6 feet tall, about 200 pounds, with blue eyes and balding brown hair. He is thought to be an avid hunter and camper, considered armed and dangerous, and believed to have fled the area; his remains were not found at the scene.
The U.S. Marshals Service is assisting the search, a reward is being offered, and the case has been featured on America’s Most Wanted. If anyone has information about Anderson’s whereabouts or the events of June 16, 2020, please come forward.