On the night of February 1, 2024, Elkhorn, Wisconsin lost Gina Lynn Weingart, 37, known to friends and family as Gennara. Gina worked part time as a bartender at the Sports Page Bar in downtown Elkhorn and was described as social and outgoing, with a love of karaoke, dancing, and art. She had married Emerson Leo Weingart the previous June; he was 33 and often kept her company during late shifts.Gina and Emerson were the targets of an armed robbery that turned deadly. A man later identified as 57-year-old Thomas Allen Routt Jr. entered the bar, brandished a handgun and ordered patrons not to move.

When an eyewitness stood, Routt shot at Gina, then also shot and killed Emerson. The eyewitness fled and called 9-1-1. After the shootings, Routt returned to the bar, took between $120 and $140 from the register, and left.The suspect, who was on parole at the time, was taken into custody on February 4, 2024, and confessed to the killings.

Anyone who knew Gina, Emerson, or was in the Sports Page Bar that night is asked to come forward with information.