On the morning of Saturday, March 18, 2023, police were called to a home on Spruce Street in Hortonville, Wisconsin, where they found 66-year-old Debra L. Schliepp deceased and her 67-year-old husband, Stuart G. Schliepp, with life-threatening injuries. Stuart was transported to a local hospital and died the following day, March 19, 2023. The couple, married since 1974 and described as the best of friends, died within a day of each other.

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. Officials say there is no ongoing danger to the public but have not released specifics about what occurred in the home. No arrests or suspects have been publicly named; investigators are reviewing evidence and will forward findings to the Outagamie County District Attorney’s Office when the investigation is complete.

If anyone knew Debra or Stuart, or has information about their home or activities around March 18–19, 2023, please come forward.