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Denise Closs, 46, and her husband James Closs, 56, were found shot to death at their home in Barron, Wisconsin, on October 15, 2018. Their 13-year-old daughter Jayme was abducted from the house during the same incident; the scene was later described as a home invasion and double murder.

The suspect was identified as 21-year-old Jake Thomas Patterson of Gordon, Wisconsin. Investigators say Patterson targeted Jayme after observing her board a school bus, then broke into the Closs home, fatally shot both parents and took Jayme from the residence. Jayme was later held captive and eventually escaped before contacting neighbors for help.

Patterson was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide and one count of kidnapping. Jayme has been reported as living with family members since her escape. Does anyone have information about the Closses, Jayme’s time away from home, or the events around October 15, 2018?