Nekoosa Man Sentenced in Father’s 2021 Death
A Nekoosa man, Jason Tourtillott, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison and 18 years of extended supervision for his father Thomas Tourtillott's death in 2021. Jason Tourtillott had previously pleaded no contest to reckless homicide.
Wausau Rhinelander, WI, October 5, 2026 — A Nekoosa resident has received a significant prison sentence in connection with the death of his father. Jason Tourtillott was sentenced to 22 years in prison, followed by 18 years of extended supervision.
The sentence is a consequence of the death of Thomas Tourtillott, which occurred in 2021. Authorities have not provided specific details regarding the circumstances of the elder Tourtillott’s death.
Jason Tourtillott had previously entered a plea of no contest to a charge of reckless homicide. A plea of no contest means the defendant does not admit guilt but does not dispute the charges, and accepts the conviction and penalty as if they had pleaded guilty. The court accepted this plea prior to the sentencing hearing.
Information regarding the exact date of Thomas Tourtillott’s death within 2021, the date of Jason Tourtillott’s sentencing, or the specific venue where the sentencing took place was not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. There was no information provided about the permit status, inspection outcomes, or any code violations related to the case.
The legal proceedings have concluded with this sentencing, bringing a resolution to the case stemming from the 2021 fatality.
Story summarized from the original created by Heather Poltrock, Desiree Fischer on www.wsaw.com, see more information here.
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