After 31 years in prison for a crime committed at age 15, Wisconsin man seeks a commutation

By: Frank Zufall, Andrew Kennard

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 2,395

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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This Friday, Michael Maldonado, 47, a resident of the Kettle Moraine Correctional Institute who has been incarcerated for 31 years for a crime he committed when he was 15, will be one of 12 applicants considered by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ Commutation Advisory Board.

Maldonado’s supporters believe he has served more than enough time for his offense and should be released from prison to enter community supervision.

In June 1995, Maldonado was …

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