Full Breakdown
Re-Arrest of Benjamin Larson After Human-Remains Find in Taycheedah Home
9/1/2026, 4:33:47 AM
Re-Arrest and Discovery
On August 28, 2026, Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s detectives re-arrested Benjamin Larson, who had been released on a $15,000 bail for a stalking charge in Dane County. A search of Larson’s home in the town of Taycheedah uncovered a locked plywood room containing a bed, walls lined with framed images of nude females, skulls and skeletons, and shelves holding five human skulls, one partial skull and two large cross-shaped bones. Investigators also found books, documents and memorabilia related to murders and serial killers, including items referencing Wisconsin serial killer Ed Gein.
Investigation Details
Law enforcement booked Larson on three counts of receiving stolen property and one count of felony bail jumping. He has not yet faced charges in Fond du Lac County. The remains have not been identified. Detectives are collaborating with a forensic anthropologist from the Wisconsin Crime Lab, the Wisconsin Historical Society, the Wisconsin Inter-Tribal Repatriation Committee, and specialized laboratories to determine whether the bones are authentic human remains and, if so, their age and provenance.
Legal Proceedings
Larson remains charged in Dane County with stalking, stemming from a criminal complaint filed by a Madison woman. The bail condition that allowed his release has drawn criticism from local officials. He is scheduled to appear in Fond du Lac County court the following Wednesday.
Official Response
District Attorney Eric Toney described the allegations in the Dane County complaint as “beyond disturbing” and expressed concern over the “shockingly low cash bail” set by the Dane County judge. Toney noted his involvement with investigators since the early stages of the Fond du Lac County search, emphasized that the case remains active, and reiterated that Larson is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Next Steps
The investigation continues as forensic experts analyze the discovered material. Authorities have indicated that no formal charges have been referred to the Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s Office at this time, and further updates are expected after the upcoming court appearance.
