In the quiet town of Hortonville, Wisconsin, a distressing discovery was made on the morning of Saturday, March 18, 2023. Police were called to a home on Spruce Street for a report of two unresponsive individuals. Inside, they found 66-year-old Caucasian female, Debra L. Schliepp, deceased. Her husband, Stuart G. Schliepp, age 67, was also found with life-threatening injuries.
Emergency medical services were immediately administered to Stuart, and he was rushed to a local hospital for
treatment. Tragically, despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries the following day, on March 19, 2023. The couple, who had been married since 1974 and were described as the best of friends, passed away within a day of each other.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice, through its Division of Criminal Investigation, has taken the lead in the case, working alongside the Hortonville Police Department and the Outagamie County Coroner's Office. Investigators have been reviewing evidence and working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the couple's deaths. Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing danger to the public, though they have not released specific details about what transpired in the Schliepp's home.
As of now, no information has been released to the public regarding any arrests made in connection with the deaths of Debra and Stuart Schliepp. Officials have not named any suspects, and the investigation into the tragic and unexpected loss of the couple remains ongoing. The findings of the investigation will be turned over to the Outagamie County District Attorney's Office upon its conclusion.
