Professor Accused of Murdering Pregnant Mistress, Setting Home on Fire

Wisconsin professor allegedly killed pregnant mistress and dog after she refused abortion

Matthew Sierra, 38, a mechanical design instructor at Western Technical College, was arrested on Dec. 16, more than a month after he allegedly murdered 27-year-old Alexis Pickett inside her La Crosse home and tried to cover up the killing by setting the apartment ablaze.

Professor accused of murdering pregnant mistress, setting home on fire

LA CROSSE, Wis. (Court TV) — A college professor in Wisconsin is accused of murdering his pregnant mistress and setting her home on fire. Matthew Sierra, 38, is charged with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide, arson and mistreatment of animals causing death, according to a news release. Matthew Sierra (L) and Alexis Pickett (R). (City of La Crosse, Wisc.) Alexis Pickett, 27, and her dog were found dead in a fire at her home on Nov. …

Professor allegedly murders pregnant girlfriend for refusing abortion

Wisconsin professor Matthew Sierra faces arrest for murdering pregnant Alexis Pickett after she refused his abortion demands.