Two Men Formally Charged With Murder For Death of Twin Lakes Man

Joey Miracle (18)
(Photo taken last week by Kevin Mathewson)

Thomas Wilton (21)
(Photo taken last week by Kevin Mathewson)

Today, Joey Miracle and Thomas Wilton were formally charged in Kenosha Circuit Court with murder (as a party to a crime) and burying a corpse, also (PTAC). Police and prosecutors are alleging that Miracle was the trigger man, shooting 60-year-old Kenneth Thoma in the back of the head with a “ghost gun.” Wilton is accused of helping Miracle bury the body and getting rid of the murder weapon. A source told us that the family of the victim is frustrated with the Twin Lakes Police Department for not taking Thoma’s disappearance seriously at first. They made the family wait a day to formally report him missing. Twin Lakes Police, according to their most recent organization chart, lists only one detective on the department. Twin Lakes Police allegedly waited months to ask for help from neighboring agencies under a mutual aid pact. Twin Lake Captain Hall and Chief Grosz didn’t answer our requests for comment in regards to the allegations of sloppy police work.

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Both men’s bonds remain at $1Million each.

You can read the criminal complaint by clicking here or reading below.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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