"Arrest Made in Elkhorn Double Homicide Investigation"

Thomas Routt Jr., identified as a person of interest in the Elkhorn double homicide, has been retained by a local criminal defense attorney and maintains his innocence. He is currently held in the Walworth County Jail on a corrections hold due to his previous criminal history, including arson, burglary, and forgery convictions. The victims, Emerson and Gina Weingart, were fatally shot at the Sports Page Barr, where Gina worked part-time. The couple, known for their love of the outdoors, was well-loved by friends, family, and their church community.