Wisconsin Rapids Man Appears in Court for Attempting to Kill a Relative

Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 -- 2:01 PM

A 64-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man appeared in Wood County Court for attempting to kill a relative.

According to investigators, Tommy Ehrisman went into the bedroom of a female relative who was living with him and put a pillow over her face. He stopped and told her to call the police.

Ehrisman said he had been having thoughts of self-harm. During his preliminary hearing, probable cause was found so his court proceedings will continue.

He’s being charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide and suffocation. Ehrisman is scheduled to be back in court on March 28. He remains in jail on a $200,000 cash bond.

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