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Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
SUBJECT: Homicide Arrest
BY: DPD Public Information Officer R. Tinsley (218) 730-5722
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Homicide Arrest
CASE NO.: 15115061
INCIDENT DATE: 5/30/2015
INCIDENT TIME: 6:55 p.m.
INCIDENT LOCATION: 100 Block Fir Avenue Duluth
On Saturday, May 30th 2015 at 6:55 p.m. Duluth Police responded to an address in the 100 Block of Fir Avenue on a report of a deceased person. 52 year old Lisa Jean Isham of Duluth was found deceased in her residence under suspicious circumstances. An autopsy was conducted Sunday by the St. Louis County Medical Examiner and was determined that Lisa Isham died as the result of a stabbing.
On Thursday, July 30th, 2015, the St. Louis County Attorney Office issued a warrant for the arrest of 63 year old William James Holisky II of Duluth for 2nd degree Murder with Intent for the homicide of 52 year old Lisa Jean Isham of Duluth. Holisky is being held in the Douglas County Jail on unrelated charges. Holisky has prior criminal convictions for assault. Additional information regarding the homicide can be found in the criminal complaint.
