The Hartford House: Where Is Daniel Bartelt Now? Jessie Blodgett Murder Case Update

May 2024 · 2 minute read

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Where Is Daniel Bartelt Now? Arrested For Jessie Blodgett Murder

Daniel Bartelt is currently serving his time at the Waupun Correctional Facility in West Bend, Wisconsin. 

Moreover, Bartelt was charged with first-degree murder and he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Even inside the prison, he denies killing Blodgett and claims that he is innocent. 

After his conviction, Daniel had a chance to talk to Jessie’s family. But he never apologized for what he did, never even mentioned why he killed their daughter. The man just denied carrying it out. 

Nonetheless, he will be in prison for life without parole. 

Daniel Bartelt Murders Jessie Blodgett: What Happened?

A 19-year-old Jessie Blodgett was found dead in her room with strangled marks on her neck. 

As per Police reports, Bartlet followed the methods he saw in a pornographic movie that was later found in his room. The 20-year-old hog-tied Jessie, gag-balled her, and then, he taped her so that the ball wouldn’t come out.”

Earlier during the investigation, Bartlet was asked how Jessie died. He said that she might be raped and murdered. But the police didn’t have any knowledge about sexual assault at the time. 

All these events led to the arrest of Daniel but the guy still thinks he is innocent. 

Daniel Bartlet and Jessie Blodgett Family: The Two Different Tale of Heartbreaks

Jessie was found lying dead on her bed by her mother, Joy. Her father, Buck helped the investigation with everything he could. 

On the other hand, the Bartelt family claimed that their son was innocent and “a good person.” They believed that he was wrongfully accused but with one look at the evidence, anyone would be convinced. 

Both Buck and Joy were interviewed for a true-crime podcast, Morbidology. 

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