Nekoosa man arrested, charged with murder for killing father

NEKOOSA, Wis. (WSAW) - Nekoosa police have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with the 2021 murder of his father.

Jason Tourtillott is now charged with killing his father, 58-year-old Thomas Tourtillott.

He has been charged with 1st-degree intentional murder and is being held at the Wood County Jail on a $1 million cash bond.

A preliminary hearing and arraignment are scheduled for Feb. 17.

On July 22, 2021, Nekoosa police responded to a 911 call of an unresponsive man at his home. First responders attempted life-saving measures but were unsuccessful.

Police say the investigation showed Thomas died from injuries consistent with foul play. Jason was identified as a person of interest, and then determined to be involved in the death of his father.

Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation assisted with the investigation. Jason was taken into custody in Wisconsin Rapids with the assistance of the 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.