Dontae Payne PC: Fox 11 Online
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Dontae Payne was sentenced Monday to 23 years in prison for a March 2021 murder in Kaukauna.
Payne, 29, previously was convicted of second-degree intentional homicide and armed robbery for the death of Brian Porsche at a home on W. Division Street.
In addition to the prison term, Payne was placed on extended supervision for 20 years by Judge Yadira Rein.
Before the sentence was issued, Payne apologized to the victim’s family.
“I’m not here to make excuses for myself. I’m here to take responsibility for my actions. Over these past three years, I’ve had a lot of time to think, I’ve had a lot of time to realize my mistakes. But I believe that everyone can change. I’ve changed. I’ve matured,” Payne said. “I know I can do better for myself upon my release.”
District Attorney Melinda Tempelis and defense attorney Timothy Hogan made a joint recommendation for 22 years in prison, plus 20 years of extended supervision.
Previously, Tanya Stammer, 31, was sentenced to 23 years in prison for her role in the death. She was also convicted of second-degree intentional homicide.
According to the criminal complaint, Payne and Stammer targeted Porsche. There were conflicting claims during the investigation about who actually shot Porsche. The two then tried to make the scene look like a robbery, and tossed his phone and keys into Lake Winnebago.
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