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Thew arrested in Juneau County for triple murder, after a search lasted over a week

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Murder suspect Virgil Thew of New Lisbon has been captured in Elroy.

Police in New Lisbon, about 12 miles from Elroy, searched for Thew in connection with a triple-murder of a woman and two girls. The victims were found shot to death on December 30th at a New Lisbon residence, and police say Thew knew the victims.

The Juneau County sheriff’s office said on Facebook that Thew was seen in Elroy late Thursday morning, and he was arrested within a half-hour.

Elizabeth Kolba, 33, and two girls ages 12 and 13 were found shot to death at a house in New Lisbon on Dec. 30. Thew knew the victims, according to a criminal complaint. He is now facing three homicide charges in Juneau County Court, and he could make a court appearance on Friday.

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A native of Prairie du Chien, Brad graduated from UW - La Crosse and has worked in radio news for more than 30 years, mostly in the La Crosse area. He regularly covers local courts and city and county government. Brad produces the features "Yesterday in La Crosse" and "What's Buried on Brad's Desk." He also writes the website "Triviazoids," which finds odd connections between events that happen on a certain date, and he writes and performs with the local comedy group Heart of La Crosse. Brad been featured on several national TV programs because of his memory skills.

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