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Father's Death: Son Pleads No Contest to Homicide
2 Jul
Summary
- Son pleaded no contest to reckless homicide in father's death.
- Plea agreement reduced original first-degree homicide charge.
- Sentencing for the accused is scheduled for October 5th.
A Nekoosa man has been found guilty after entering a no contest plea to a reduced charge in connection with his father's death in July 2021. Jason W. Tourtillott, 28, was originally charged with first-degree intentional homicide but accepted a plea agreement for first-degree reckless homicide. The Wood County Circuit Court judge ordered a presentence investigation.
Tourtillott's sentencing is scheduled for October 5th. The criminal complaint detailed the discovery of his father, Thomas Tourtillott, unresponsive with significant head and neck trauma. Jason Tourtillott, who was present at the scene, provided statements to investigators that were inconsistent, including claims about sleeping and performing CPR. Evidence, including phone data and witness accounts from family members, contradicted his initial statements.
Autopsy reports from the deputy coroner and a pathologist concluded that Thomas Tourtillott died from multiple blunt force trauma to the head and other injuries, confirming the death as a homicide. The injuries were not consistent with a fall, indicating separate impacts.
