Mother of sisters found dead in Winneconne says system failed after divorce hearing
Key Points:
- Three people, including two sisters aged 11 and 16 and their 57-year-old father, were found dead inside a Winneconne home following a divorce proceeding earlier that day.
- The mother, Lindsey Dash, expressed deep grief and frustration on social media, stating she had fought to keep her daughters safe and that the system failed them despite reports to authorities and child protective services.
- Court records confirm the divorce between Lindsey Lewandowski and Jeffrey Manke was finalized on the day of the incident, with the marriage declared irretrievably broken.
- The two girls were involved in dance at Richard’s School of Dance in Oshkosh, and the community has set up fundraising pages to support Lindsey with funeral and living expenses as she grieves.
- Lindsey has announced a temporary pause on her small business to focus on healing and has received widespread support from the community during this difficult time.