By Casey Nelson
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) The suspect in a 1986 murder pleaded not guilty Monday.
Lou Griffin, 65, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide for the murder of Lisa Holstead.
During Monday’s arraignment, no trial date was set. Griffin returns to court April 26 for a status conference.
The 22 year-old’s body was found partially submerged in a swamp in the area now known as Ken Euers Nature Area on August 12, 1986. Twelve hours before that, she was last seen alive with her boyfriend near the intersection of W. Mason and Taylor streets.
According to a criminal complaint filed in October, investigators linked Griffin to the murder in 2020 by matching his DNA to a sample found at the scene. Police tracked Griffin and got his DNA from beer cans and a cigarette he threw away.
By Casey Nelson
Dec 10, 2020 6:05 PM
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A preliminary hearing will be held Dec. 16 for the suspect arrested in October for the 1986 murder of Lisa Holstead.
Lou Griffin, 65, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide. A balance of initial appearance was held Thursday.
The 22 year-old’s body was found partially submerged in a swamp in the area now known as Ken Euers Nature Area on August 12, 1986. Twelve hours before that, she was last seen alive with her boyfriend near the intersection of W. Mason and Taylor streets.
According to a criminal complaint, investigators linked Griffin to the murder earlier this year by matching his DNA to a sample found at the scene. Police tracked Griffin and got his DNA from beer cans and a cigarette he threw away.