Wisconsin Triple Murder Suspect Arrested After Manhunt

A Wisconsin man accused of a triple homicide in New Lisbon has been apprehended, authorities announced Thursday. Virgil Thew was arrested within 30 minutes after someone reported a suspicious individual in Elroy, situated about 12 miles from the crime scene. The Juneau County Sheriff's Office and New Lisbon police confirmed the arrest but have not disclosed further details.

On December 30, Elizabeth Kolba, 33, along with two girls, aged 12 and 13, were discovered fatally shot in a New Lisbon residence. Thew, 47, reportedly had a connection to the victims according to the criminal complaint. He faces three counts of first-degree intentional homicide, with online court records showing no lawyer listed for him currently. Local police have chosen not to discuss additional aspects of the case at this time.

Thew's capture concludes a manhunt aided by the FBI and federal marshals. The law enforcement agencies had employed social media to distribute his name and image. "We appreciate the public's assistance in providing tips that contributed to the successful resolution of this matter," police stated. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)