Eric Abresch (Outagamie Co. Jail)
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A second suspect has been charged in connection with an Appleton woman’s fatal overdose.
Eric Abresch, 39, is expected to make an initial court appearance Friday afternoon on one count of first-degree reckless homicide.
Previously, Julius Elmer was also charged in the case. He returns to court March 11 for a preliminary hearing.
In August 2022, police were called to investigate the death of a 42-year-old Appleton resident in the 500 block of E. Winnebago Street. The victim’s name has not been released.
According to the criminal complaints, police entered the apartment and found the unresponsive woman. Elmer allegedly provided the drugs to Abresch, who, in turn provided them to the victim.
Abresch admitted to the police he was the one who called 9-1-1 to report the victim needed medical attention. He denied giving her drugs, and said he tried to help her.
The cause of death was listed as “acute mixed drug (Acetylfentanyl, Alprazolam and Fentanyl) toxicity,” the complaint states.
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