Man and dog found dead in Wisconsin basement after reported break-ins

abc7chicago.com February 4, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

A 52-year-old man and his dog were found stabbed to death in their Wisconsin basement after the homeowner reported a break-in. Police initially responded to the home for a burglary complaint but left without finding anyone. Later, officers returned after a second burglary report and discovered the bodies. A 41-year-old man was identified as a person of interest and was arrested a few hours later. Authorities stated there are no other suspects in the case. The victim's identity has not been released to protect his family's privacy.


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