NEW LISBON, WI (OnFocus) – On December 29, 2024, at approximately 10:09 PM, the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department to assist in locating a missing juvenile from their county. The missing juvenile was picked up and last seen with Virgil Thew (47), who was known to reside in the city of New Lisbon. Efforts were made by the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office to begin the initial investigation into the juvenile’s whereabouts.
At approximately 7:40 AM 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, Wisconsin Probation and Parole, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, Mauston Police Department, Necedah Police Department, and Wisconsin State Patrol, the investigation continued through the day.
At approximately 4:29 PM, two juveniles and one adult were located deceased inside a residence in the 300 block of West Bridge Street in the city of New Lisbon. The Wisconsin State Crime Lab, along with Juneau County Detectives and investigative staff from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, diligently processed the residence.
As previously released, the person of interest in the investigation is Virgil G. Thew. Virgil is a white male, date of birth June 22, 1977, weighing approximately 150 pounds and being 5’10”. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored down coat, blue jeans, and a hat.
Virgil is currently wanted through Wisconsin Probation and Parole. Virgil should be considered armed and dangerous, and law enforcement asks that if seen, do not confront or approach him. Contact 911.
The New Lisbon Police Department will continue to provide updated information.
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