OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – An Oshkosh man has been charged in the stabbing death of a retired police officer.
According to a criminal complaint, Ian Suzuki, 28, fatally stabbed Jay Puestohl, 67, on Sunday. Prosecutors say the two had a disagreement over conditions a third person, Wendy Suzuki, was setting for Ian Suzuki to live at her property.
The criminal complaint does not explain the relationships among the three, nor does it give a reason that Puestohl was present.
The criminal complaint says Ian Suzuki allegedly stabbed Puestohl in the neck. Puestohl was taken to the hospital, where he later died. Wendy Suzuki, 63, was also injured in the attack.
Police say when they arrived, Ian Suzuki told them, “I stabbed him in the neck, you need to save him.” He further kept repeating, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry,” according to the complaint.
At the scene, Ian Suzuki told police he had eaten morning glory seeds the morning before and had spent the night at the hospital. In an interview with investigators, Wendy Suzuki said Ian Suzuki had a history of mental illness, and was taking medication and seeing a psychiatrist.
During Suzuki’s initial court appearance Thursday, a $500,000 cash bond was set.
Suzuki returns to court Feb. 13 for further proceedings, and Feb. 17 for a preliminary hearing.
