A Night of Violence, A Manhunt Across Southeast Wisconsin, A Community Left Searching for Answers—The Murder of Victoria “Vikki” Truss

A quiet Shorewood neighborhood. A mother whose life was taken. And a violent manhunt that ended in a high-speed chase and shootout with police. In Episode 6, Lindsey and Libbie tell the story of Victoria “Vikki” Truss, a 34-year-old mother whose murder in July 2025 shook the Milwaukee-area community—and raised difficult conversations about domestic violence and the warning signs that came before her death. This episode is sponsored by Stone Creek Coffee out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Use code OPE10 for 10% off your next order. Primary and supporting sources used for this episode: FOX6 Milwaukee — July 2025 Shorewood shooting coverage and January 2026 release of police dashcam/bodycam footage WISN 12 — Victoria Truss family interview and vigil coverage CBS 58 — initial Shorewood shooting coverage, vigil coverage, and January 2026 Glendale Police bodycam/dashcam release Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — reporting on Vikki's May 11 police call, search-warrant records, Griffin's prior arrest/referral history, and family/community remembrance TMJ4 — Shorewood officer bodycam footage and identification/background reporting Search-warrant information reported by local Milwaukee news organizations GoFundMe organized by Antonio Truss — family-provided information about Vikki and support for her son Stone Creek Coffee — company history and information Additional video and social-media materials supplied during research PRODUCTION NOTE: Because Michael Griffin died on July 3, 2025 and was never tried for Victoria Truss's murder, retain attribution such as “according to investigators,” “according to court filings,” and “Vikki's family said” wherever the underlying fact depends on those sources rather than a criminal conviction. Send us Fan Mail Stone Creek Coffee Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627188/supporters/new