A Waukesha County man has been sentenced to seven years incarceration for fatally punching another man over a dispute concerning tattoos. Kevin Sehmer, 65, delivered the fatal blow to Josh Davies last year outside a Hartland bar. According to CBS 58, Sehmer faced criticism for his actions which resulted in Davies' death 26 days after the incident, following a period of hospitalization.
In an emotional expression of regret, Sehmer apologized to the Davies family in court, an incident FOX6Now details having place during the trial. "I don’t forgive myself," said Sehmer, indicating his remorse over the incident he could not explain or justify.
Jamie Davies, sister to the victim, conveyed dissatisfaction with the length of the sentence, stating that "Josh is gone forever. We deserve more time than what he's getting today," as per CBS 58 report.
The confrontation originated inside the wine bar, where Sehmer criticized Davies for his tattoos, witnesses say. According to friends, the tattoos in question were simple patterns without significant meaning. Despite the attempt by other patrons to calm things down, the conflict escalated when Sehmer followed Davies outside and punched him, subsequently resulting in his death. The details of the conflict and its tragic outcome were described in a report from WISN.
Sehmer, who did not testify during his trial, was ultimately convicted of felony murder. As part of his sentencing, the judge mandated that, following his release, Sehmer would be under five years of extended supervision and must maintain absolute sobriety. Addressing the emotional statements from the victim's family, including his widow who at 42 years old, Jennifer Davies struggled through her testimony about her late husband's love and kindness. "Josh was filled with laughter, love and kindness," Jennifer Davies told FOX6Now in an interview.
