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Tia O’Bryan WI 04-25-2004

Tia O'Bryan, 37

WI, Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Co.

April 25, 2004

Tia died of a drug overdose given to her by her fiancé, Joseph G. Califf, 45, while they were at her home. Joseph called 911 to report that Tia was not breathing, and was bleeding from the mouth and nose. She died later at a hospital.

After Tia was transported to the hospital, officers helped put furniture back in place and found a syringe and needles on the couch. Officers noticed that Joseph’s eyes were glossy, his speech was slurred and when they questioned him, he would go into a trance-like state, close his eyes and breathe heavily.

Joseph had been arrested in a domestic incident in April of 2003 that involved disorderly contact, bail jumping and breaking the mandatory arrest law that prohibits contact with the victim for 72 hours following arrest. His ex-wife had filed two domestic abuse temporary restraining orders against him, one in May of 1997 and one in August of 1998.

He was charged with First Degree Reckless Homicide by Administering Drugs with a 10 year enhancer for Habitual Criminality, four other drug related charges, and Bail Jumping. He pled no contest to Second Degree Reckless Injury and Possession of Narcotic Drugs and was sentenced to two years in prison and seven years extended supervision. This sentence was stayed and he was put on probation for eight years. He was also ordered to complete jail time for an offense he was serving.

Source:

WCADV.org - Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Homicide Reports - 2004 DV Homicide Report

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