Topline: Police discovered two juveniles and one adult deceased inside a residence during a missing persons investigation.
Published: January 2, 2025 1:14 pm ET
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Virgil Thew (via New Lisbon Police)
Authorities are searching for a man allegedly connected to the deaths of two juveniles and an adult in Wisconsin.
According to a press release issued by the New Lisbon Police Department, authorities were contacted around 10:09 p.m. on December 29 to assist in locating a missing juvenile from Monroe County, Wisconsin.
Police say the missing juvenile was picked up and last seen with 47-year-old Virgil Thew, who was known to reside in the city of New Lisbon.
Efforts were made by the Juneau County Sheriffs Office to begin the initial investigation into the juveniles whereabouts.
At approximately 7:40 a.m. on December 30, the New Lisbon Police Department began to investigate as to the whereabouts of the missing juvenile. Throughout the course of the day, the New Lisbon Police Department was made aware of a second missing juvenile that was from the city of New Lisbon.
With the cooperation of the juvenile’s parents and various law enforcement agencies, the investigation continued through the day. At approximately 4:29 p.m., two juveniles and one adult were located deceased inside a residence in the 300 block of West Bridge Street, in New Lisbon, according to police.
The Wisconsin State Crime Lab, along with Juneau County Detectives, and investigative staff from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department “diligently” processed the residence.
Police say the person of interest in the investigation is Virgil G. Thew.
Thew is described as a white male, weighing approximately 150 pounds and being 5’10”.
He was last seen wearing a dark colored down coat, blue jeans, and a hat.
Thew is currently wanted through Wisconsin Probation and Parol. He should be considered armed and dangerous and law enforcement asks that if seen, do not confront or approach him and contact 9-1-1.
Police did not release any information regarding the victims’ identities.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Authorities are searching for a man allegedly connected to the deaths of two juveniles and an adult in Wisconsin.
According to a press release issued by the New Lisbon Police Department, authorities were contacted around 10:09 p.m. on December 29 to assist in locating a missing juvenile from Monroe County, Wisconsin.
Police say the missing juvenile was picked up and last seen with 47-year-old Virgil Thew, who was known to reside in the city of New Lisbon.
Efforts were made by the Juneau County Sheriffs Office to begin the initial investigation into the juveniles whereabouts.
At approximately 7:40 a.m. on December 30, the New Lisbon Police Department began to investigate as to the whereabouts of the missing juvenile. Throughout the course of the day, the New Lisbon Police Department was made aware of a second missing juvenile that was from the city of New Lisbon.
With the cooperation of the juvenile’s parents and various law enforcement agencies, the investigation continued through the day. At approximately 4:29 p.m., two juveniles and one adult were located deceased inside a residence in the 300 block of West Bridge Street, in New Lisbon, according to police.
The Wisconsin State Crime Lab, along with Juneau County Detectives, and investigative staff from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department “diligently” processed the residence.
Police say the person of interest in the investigation is Virgil G. Thew.
Thew is described as a white male, weighing approximately 150 pounds and being 5’10”.
He was last seen wearing a dark colored down coat, blue jeans, and a hat.
Thew is currently wanted through Wisconsin Probation and Parol. He should be considered armed and dangerous and law enforcement asks that if seen, do not confront or approach him and contact 9-1-1.
Police did not release any information regarding the victims’ identities.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Virgil Thew (via New Lisbon Police)
Authorities are searching for a man allegedly connected to the deaths of two juveniles and an adult in Wisconsin.
According to a press release issued by the New Lisbon Police Department, authorities were contacted around 10:09 p.m. on December 29 to assist in locating a missing juvenile from Monroe County, Wisconsin.
Police say the missing juvenile was picked up and last seen with 47-year-old Virgil Thew, who was known to reside in the city of New Lisbon.
Efforts were made by the Juneau County Sheriffs Office to begin the initial investigation into the juveniles whereabouts.
At approximately 7:40 a.m. on December 30, the New Lisbon Police Department began to investigate as to the whereabouts of the missing juvenile. Throughout the course of the day, the New Lisbon Police Department was made aware of a second missing juvenile that was from the city of New Lisbon.
With the cooperation of the juvenile’s parents and various law enforcement agencies, the investigation continued through the day. At approximately 4:29 p.m., two juveniles and one adult were located deceased inside a residence in the 300 block of West Bridge Street, in New Lisbon, according to police.
The Wisconsin State Crime Lab, along with Juneau County Detectives, and investigative staff from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department “diligently” processed the residence.
Police say the person of interest in the investigation is Virgil G. Thew.
Thew is described as a white male, weighing approximately 150 pounds and being 5’10”.
He was last seen wearing a dark colored down coat, blue jeans, and a hat.
Thew is currently wanted through Wisconsin Probation and Parol. He should be considered armed and dangerous and law enforcement asks that if seen, do not confront or approach him and contact 9-1-1.
Police did not release any information regarding the victims’ identities.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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