Cold Case Killer Walks Free After Shock Acquittal

A Wisconsin man, Tony Haase, accused of a brutal 1992 double homicide, was recently acquitted by a jury, leaving victims' families incensed. The case, spanning three decades, saw Haase charged with the murders of Tanna Togstad and Timothy Mumbrue. Investigators received a breakthrough with DNA evidence that reportedly matched Haase to the crime scene, coupled with a confession he later made. However, the defense challenged the integrity of the evidence and the coerced nature of the confession.

The double homicide occurred at Togstad's farmhouse, a crime that deeply affected the rural community. Haase allegedly acted in revenge for his father's snowmobile death, an accident involving Togstad's father years prior. Despite the prosecution presenting DNA evidence and a confession, the jury's verdict of not guilty has left the case officially unsolved. The victims' families feel justice has been denied, with one brother initiating a civil suit.

The acquittal has ignited ongoing grief and anger among the loved ones of Togstad and Mumbrue. The pursuit of justice continues through civil litigation, as the families seek acknowledgment and closure. The NBC Dateline episode 'Raising the Dead' is set to explore the complex details of the case, featuring interviews with those closely involved, highlighting the enduring impact of the 1992 tragedy.