Madison woman faces attempted homicide after hit-and-run
A 32-year-old Madison woman is facing first-degree attempted intentional homicide, hit-and-run and battery charges after police say she struck another woman in an East Side parking lot and fled. Ether R. Green was arrested Aug. 19 in connection with the Aug. 9 crash, authorities reported.
The case, covered by outlets including WKOW, stands out because a parking-lot hit-and-run led to some of the most serious charges available under Wisconsin law. Stories like this regularly land in our Bizarre News & Florida Man roundup when local crime takes an unexpected turn.
Key Takeaways
- Ether R. Green, 32, of Madison was arrested Aug. 19 on charges of first-degree attempted intentional homicide, hit-and-run and battery.
- The crash was reported about 11:05 p.m. Aug. 9 in the 2600 block of East Washington Avenue on Madison's near east side.
- An employee found the victim injured in the business parking lot after hearing a commotion outside.
- The victim's injuries were serious but not life-threatening; she was taken to a hospital.
- Police used public and business cameras to identify the vehicle; the probe is ongoing.
What happened in the Madison parking lot?
Madison police were called to a business in the 2600 block of East Washington Avenue just after 11:05 p.m. on Aug. 9. An employee heard something outside, went to check, and found a woman hurt in the parking lot.
The employee and other witnesses gave officers a description of the suspect's vehicle. When police arrived, the injured woman was conscious. Madison Fire Department personnel treated her and transported her to a hospital. Officials described her injuries as serious but not life-threatening.
How did detectives link Green to the crash?
After reviewing cameras in the area, including public space cameras and business security video, investigators identified and located the vehicle involved in the crash. Officers arrested Green on Aug. 19 in connection with the incident, according to the Madison Police Department.
She faces charges of first-degree attempted intentional homicide, hit-and-run and battery. Channel 3000 reported she was being held in the Dane County Jail while awaiting an initial court appearance. No formal courtroom outcome has been detailed in the available coverage.
Why are police calling it attempted homicide?
Hitting someone with a car and leaving the scene can lead to hit-and-run charges on its own. In this case, Madison police also allege first-degree attempted intentional homicide, signaling they believe the crash was meant to kill.
Police have not publicly explained why they believe Green intended to kill the other woman, the Wisconsin State Journal reported. Authorities said the investigation remains open, and further details may emerge as the case moves forward.