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Thomas Ayers

Case from Rhinelander, WI dated Mar 07, 2015

Victim Details

Thomas Ayers

Male

White / Caucasian

Rhinelander

WI

2015-03-07

37

Thomas

Ayers

06/21/2026

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Thomas Ayers, aged 37, was found dead on March 8, 2015, at his home in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The tragic incident also involved the death of his wife, Jennifer Ayers, aged 40. The couple's deaths were discovered by authorities after a 911 call led them to the scene. The investigation revealed that Thomas Ayers had been fatally shot, while Jennifer Ayers had been stabbed multiple times.

The primary suspect in this case was Ashlee Martinson, the 17-year-old stepdaughter of Thomas Ayers. Ma ...
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  • Daily Herald Media: Search warrants shed light on Rhinelander homicides
  • Neighbors: Family in slaying kept to themselves
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