Topline: The husband is charged with first degree intentional homicide, strangulation and suffocation with domestic abuse, and hiding a corpse.
Published: March 9, 2025 7:00 am ET
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Gordon Laakso (via New Richmond Police)
NEW RICHMOND, WI — A Wisconsin man is in jail for admitting to the murder of his wife.
Authorities announced 70-year-old Gordon Laakso was arrested for the murder of his wife in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Sunday.
According to the New Richmond Police Department, authorities received a call for a possible domestic disturbance and a welfare check of 68-year-old Mary Laakso, around 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 2.
Police say the caller indicated that Mary’s husband, Gordon Laakso, made statements that led them to believe Mary may have been harmed earlier in the day.
Upon arrival at the residence in the 1300 block of Bluff Border Road in New Richmond, law enforcement officers were able to locate Gordon, but, they could not locate Mary at the residence or reach her by phone.
The investigation later led to a rural area in Polk County, where Mary was found deceased at approximately 4:00 p.m.
On March 3, 2025 the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office provisional report indicated the manner of death to be homicide.
According to WEAU News, a criminal complaint indicated Gordon told responding officers that the victim “rambled” at him for seven hours and became belligerent and began hitting him.
He said things “got out of hand” and he didn’t know what else to say. Gordon then started to pack a suitcase and told the officers he was going with them.
The officers asked Gordon if the victim was still inside or if she left the home. Gordon then stated, “Oh you didn’t find her?” When asked why he said that, Gordon replied, “She’s dead,” and that she was beyond help.
A pair of gloves believed to have blood on them were found inside the home.
Gordon later told investigators that he just panicked and the victim ended up at the edge of a cornfield.
Gordon was taken to the St. Croix County Jail and is charged with first degree intentional homicide, strangulation and suffocation with domestic abuse, and hiding a corpse.
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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Gordon Laakso (via New Richmond Police)
NEW RICHMOND, WI — A Wisconsin man is in jail for admitting to the murder of his wife.
Authorities announced 70-year-old Gordon Laakso was arrested for the murder of his wife in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Sunday.
According to the New Richmond Police Department, authorities received a call for a possible domestic disturbance and a welfare check of 68-year-old Mary Laakso, around 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 2.
Police say the caller indicated that Mary’s husband, Gordon Laakso, made statements that led them to believe Mary may have been harmed earlier in the day.
Upon arrival at the residence in the 1300 block of Bluff Border Road in New Richmond, law enforcement officers were able to locate Gordon, but, they could not locate Mary at the residence or reach her by phone.
The investigation later led to a rural area in Polk County, where Mary was found deceased at approximately 4:00 p.m.
On March 3, 2025 the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office provisional report indicated the manner of death to be homicide.
According to WEAU News, a criminal complaint indicated Gordon told responding officers that the victim “rambled” at him for seven hours and became belligerent and began hitting him.
He said things “got out of hand” and he didn’t know what else to say. Gordon then started to pack a suitcase and told the officers he was going with them.
The officers asked Gordon if the victim was still inside or if she left the home. Gordon then stated, “Oh you didn’t find her?” When asked why he said that, Gordon replied, “She’s dead,” and that she was beyond help.
A pair of gloves believed to have blood on them were found inside the home.
Gordon later told investigators that he just panicked and the victim ended up at the edge of a cornfield.
Gordon was taken to the St. Croix County Jail and is charged with first degree intentional homicide, strangulation and suffocation with domestic abuse, and hiding a corpse.
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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The husband is charged with first degree intentional homicide, strangulation and suffocation with domestic abuse, and hiding a corpse.
By Jacob Charles
Published: March 9, 2025 7:00 am ET
Gordon Laakso (via New Richmond Police)
NEW RICHMOND, WI — A Wisconsin man is in jail for admitting to the murder of his wife.
Authorities announced 70-year-old Gordon Laakso was arrested for the murder of his wife in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Sunday.
According to the New Richmond Police Department, authorities received a call for a possible domestic disturbance and a welfare check of 68-year-old Mary Laakso, around 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 2.
Police say the caller indicated that Mary’s husband, Gordon Laakso, made statements that led them to believe Mary may have been harmed earlier in the day.
Upon arrival at the residence in the 1300 block of Bluff Border Road in New Richmond, law enforcement officers were able to locate Gordon, but, they could not locate Mary at the residence or reach her by phone.
The investigation later led to a rural area in Polk County, where Mary was found deceased at approximately 4:00 p.m.
On March 3, 2025 the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office provisional report indicated the manner of death to be homicide.
According to WEAU News, a criminal complaint indicated Gordon told responding officers that the victim “rambled” at him for seven hours and became belligerent and began hitting him.
He said things “got out of hand” and he didn’t know what else to say. Gordon then started to pack a suitcase and told the officers he was going with them.
The officers asked Gordon if the victim was still inside or if she left the home. Gordon then stated, “Oh you didn’t find her?” When asked why he said that, Gordon replied, “She’s dead,” and that she was beyond help.
A pair of gloves believed to have blood on them were found inside the home.
Gordon later told investigators that he just panicked and the victim ended up at the edge of a cornfield.
Gordon was taken to the St. Croix County Jail and is charged with first degree intentional homicide, strangulation and suffocation with domestic abuse, and hiding a corpse.
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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