45-year-old man found dead in home in Town of Ripon, second man taken into custody

TOWN OF RIPON (WITI) -- Fond du Lac County Sheriff's officials are investigating the death of a 45-year-old man.

The man was found dead on Saturday evening, May 2nd -- as Sheriff's officials and police were taking part in a check welfare request.

Officers entered a residence on Olden Road in the Town of Ripon and found the man dead. Investigators say the man had been dead for "several months."

A 45-year-old Ripon area man has been taken into custody.

This case has been referred to the Fond du Lac County District Attorney's Office for charges.

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