WOOD COUNTY--On Jan. 28, 2025, Nekoosa police officers arrested Jason W. Tourtillott – age 26, in connection with the 2021 murder of his father, Thomas S. Tourtillott – age 58.
On July 22, 2021, a Nekoosa police officer responded to a 911 call reporting an unresponsive male at the residence. First responders attempted life-saving measures but were unsuccessful. The investigation revealed that Thomas Tourtillott died from injuries consistent with foul play. Jason Tourtillott was identified as a person of interest, then determined to be involved in the death of his father.
Jason Tourtillott has been charged with 1st Degree Intentional Homicide by the Wood County District Attorney’s Office and is currently being held at the Wood County Jail on a one-million dollar cash bond.
The Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation assisted with the investigation. Jason Tourtillott was taken into custody in Wisconsin Rapids with the assistance of Wood County Sheriff’s Department, Marshfield Police Department, and Wisconsin Rapids Police Department.
Anyone with information regarding this case should contact Nekoosa Police Detective Brian Machon at (715) 886-7896.
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