Stuart G. Schliepp, 67, died March 18, 2023, after a violent incident at the couple’s home on Spruce Street in Hortonville, Wisconsin. Police were called that Saturday morning after two unresponsive people were reported; officers found Stuart alive with serious injuries and his wife, 66-year-old Debra L. Schliepp, deceased. Stuart was transported to a local hospital and later died of his injuries.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the inquiry with the Hortonville Police Department and the Outagamie County Coroner’s Office. Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the community but have released few details about what happened; no suspects or arrests have been announced and the investigation will be forwarded to the Outagamie County District Attorney when completed.

What did neighbors or anyone in Hortonville notice about the Schliepp household in the weeks before March 18?