WINNECONNE – Authorities have identified the three people found dead inside a Winneconne home last week as two daughters and their father.
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, Winneconne Police Department and Winnebago County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victims as 11-year-old Lenora Manke, 16-year-old Jaeylyn Manke and their father, 57-year-old Jeffrey Manke.
The investigation into their deaths remains ongoing, authorities said.
Police and deputies were sent about 6:58 p.m. July 31 to a home in the 500 block of Division Street in the village of Winneconne for a medical incident and welfare check, according to the sheriff’s office.
Authorities say deaths appear to be isolated incident
The Village of Winneconne Police Department, City of Omro Police Department and Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office responded to the residence. Officers and deputies found the three people dead inside the home, authorities said.
The Winneconne Police Department asked the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office to take over as the lead investigating agency because of the circumstances of the incident.
Investigators determined the deaths were part of an isolated incident based on evidence at the scene and information gathered during the investigation, authorities said.
Authorities said there is no danger or threat to the public.
Investigation remains active
No further information was immediately released because the investigation remains active, authorities said.
The sheriff’s office and Winneconne police were assisted at the scene by Omro police, the Winnebago County Medical Examiner’s Office, Winneconne-Poygan Fire Department first responders and Lifestar-Southern Winnebago EMS.
How to share information with investigators
Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office at 920-236-7300.
Contact Brandon Reid at breid@usatodayco.com.
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