Background: News footage of the Turtle, Wis., neighborhood where Kuren Rein was found dead on March 20 (WMTV). Inset (left): Tyiece Oninski (Rock County Sheriff”s Office). Inset (right): Kuren Rein (GoFundMe).
A woman from Wisconsin has reportedly confessed to the tragic killing of her teenage daughter, claiming she did so to “protect” her. Tyiece Oninski, aged 41, faces charges of first-degree intentional homicide following the death of her 14-year-old daughter, Kuren Rein, who was discovered lifeless in their residence on March 20. According to details from a criminal complaint reported by local NBC station WMTV, Oninski called a non-emergency center in Rock County, Wisconsin, on the morning of the incident, stating she had “murdered” Kuren the previous night.
When asked by dispatchers if Kuren required medical assistance, Oninski reportedly responded, “[S]he’s dead, honey. She needs a hearse.”
The complaint notes that Oninski spent approximately 13 minutes on the phone with emergency responders, during which she allegedly mentioned attempting suicide after killing her daughter. WMTV highlighted that Oninski claimed she “murdered [her daughter] to protect her from somebody else, period,” indicating her intent was to shield Kuren from billionaire Elon Musk.
Deputies from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the Turtle, Wisconsin, home at 7:56 a.m., where they discovered Kuren with multiple stab wounds. Nearby, officers found a knife and sheath, while Oninski had severe cuts on her neck and wrists.
Oninski was transported to a hospital for treatment of her injuries. The criminal complaint revealed she tested positive for substances including benzodiazepines, amphetamines, and THC. Authorities noted that during her hospital stay, Oninski appeared anxious to see if her actions had been reported in the media and expressed disappointment when informed it had not been covered yet.
Oninski was taken to a hospital to be treated for knife wounds. While she was there, she tested positive for benzodiazepines, amphetamines, and THC, according to the complaint. Police said when she was at the hospital, she was eager to find out if her name had made the news. Oninski was reportedly disappointed when a deputy told her it had not.
Kuren’s family said she is survived by an older brother. A GoFundMe was set up to pay for funeral expenses.
Oninski was charged with first-degree intentional homicide on Monday. She is currently in custody at the Rock County Jail, where she is being held on $1 million bond. Her next court date is scheduled for April 14.
