Topline: The man had been on the run since police discovered the victims’ bodies on December 30.
Published: January 10, 2025 12:53 pm ET
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Previous mugshot of Virgil Thew released by New Lisbon Police
ELROY, WI – Authorities have tracked down a man allegedly connected to the deaths of two juveniles and an adult in Wisconsin.
According to a New Lisbon Police press release, authorities received a report of a suspicious individual at 11:51 a.m. on Friday, January 10, in Elroy, Wisconsin.
Police say a deputy made contact with the suspect, who was subsequently identified as 47-year-old Virgil Thew. He was taken into custody without incident.
Thew is the center of a triple homicide investigation that began around 10:09 p.m. on December 29 when New Lisbon Police were called to assist in locating a missing juvenile from Monroe County, Wisconsin.
Police say the missing juvenile was picked up and last seen with 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 victims were identified as Thew’s 33-year-old girlfriend, Elizabeth Kolba, Kolba’s 12-year-old stepdaughter, and the girl’s 13-year-old friend, according to WPR.
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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Previous mugshot of Virgil Thew released by New Lisbon Police
ELROY, WI – Authorities have tracked down a man allegedly connected to the deaths of two juveniles and an adult in Wisconsin.
According to a New Lisbon Police press release, authorities received a report of a suspicious individual at 11:51 a.m. on Friday, January 10, in Elroy, Wisconsin.
Police say a deputy made contact with the suspect, who was subsequently identified as 47-year-old Virgil Thew. He was taken into custody without incident.
Thew is the center of a triple homicide investigation that began around 10:09 p.m. on December 29 when New Lisbon Police were called to assist in locating a missing juvenile from Monroe County, Wisconsin.
Police say the missing juvenile was picked up and last seen with 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 victims were identified as Thew’s 33-year-old girlfriend, Elizabeth Kolba, Kolba’s 12-year-old stepdaughter, and the girl’s 13-year-old friend, according to WPR.
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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Previous mugshot of Virgil Thew released by New Lisbon Police
ELROY, WI – Authorities have tracked down a man allegedly connected to the deaths of two juveniles and an adult in Wisconsin.
According to a New Lisbon Police press release, authorities received a report of a suspicious individual at 11:51 a.m. on Friday, January 10, in Elroy, Wisconsin.
Police say a deputy made contact with the suspect, who was subsequently identified as 47-year-old Virgil Thew. He was taken into custody without incident.
Thew is the center of a triple homicide investigation that began around 10:09 p.m. on December 29 when New Lisbon Police were called to assist in locating a missing juvenile from Monroe County, Wisconsin.
Police say the missing juvenile was picked up and last seen with 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 victims were identified as Thew’s 33-year-old girlfriend, Elizabeth Kolba, Kolba’s 12-year-old stepdaughter, and the girl’s 13-year-old friend, according to WPR.
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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