NEW DETAILS: Neighbors Heard Possible Gunshots Days Before Kenosha Couple Found Murdered — Suspect Also Charged With Killing Former Coworker In Seattle

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KENOSHA, Wis. — Newly obtained court documents reveal disturbing details about the shooting deaths of Rodney Brushwood, 57, and his wife, Rena O’Neal, 59, inside their Kenosha apartment, including reports that neighbors heard several loud bangs more than two days before police discovered their bodies. The couple's son, 33-year-old Michael A. O’Neal Fleming of Seattle, was arrested in Chicago on October 20 after being identified as a person of interest in the Kenosha double homicide. He is also charged with first-degree murder in Washington state in connection with the shooting death of a former coworker just days before the Kenosha victims were discovered.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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