Milwaukee woman sentenced for killing alleged trafficker
Kizer receives 11-year sentence and five years parole for killing trafficker
On Monday, a Milwaukee woman received an 11-year prison sentence for fatally shooting a man she claimed was sexually trafficking her, according to Kenosha County Court documents.
Chrystul Kizer, who had earlier pleaded guilty to reckless homicide, will also serve five years on parole, stated Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley in an email. Graveley noted that the 11-year sentence is reduced by 570 days due to time already served awaiting trial.
Kizer shot Randall Volar, 34, at his home in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 2018. She was 17 at the time, according to court prosecutors.
Kizer shot Volar in the head, burned down his house, and stole his BMW. Initially, she faced several charges, including first-degree intentional homicide, arson, car theft, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Kizer, who is Black, argued that Volar, who was White, began trafficking her when she was 16.
In 2022, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court ruled that a state law shielding trafficking victims from criminal liability for offenses committed as a direct result of being trafficked could apply to first-degree intentional homicide.
The court’s decision allowed Kizer’s legal team to present evidence at trial that her actions were directly related to the violence she experienced. However, Kizer had to provide evidence to a trial judge showing her decision to kill Volar was connected to her being trafficked before she could claim immunity.
The Milwaukee woman maintains Volar’s death was an act of self-defense. However, in May, she pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of reckless homicide, according to court documents.
At 17, Kizer put a gun in her bookbag in June 2018 and traveled from Milwaukee to Volar’s home in Kenosha. She told her boyfriend she planned to shoot Volar because she was tired of his advances, court documents reported.
CNN reached out to Kizer’s attorneys for comment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Why was Chrystul Kizer sentenced to 11 years in prison?
She pleaded guilty to reckless homicide in the shooting of Randall Volar.
How long will Chrystul Kizer serve on parole?
She will serve five years on parole.
What was the basis of Chrystul Kizer’s defense?
She argued she was trafficked by Randall Volar and acted in self-defense.
What did Wisconsin’s Supreme Court rule regarding trafficking victims?
The court ruled that trafficking victims could be absolved of criminal liability for crimes committed as a direct result of being trafficked.
Did Chrystul Kizer claim self-defense in the killing of Randall Volar?
Yes, she maintains Volar’s death was the result of self-defense.
