Dateline Examines: 1992 Murders of Tanna Togstad and Tim Mumbrue- Nov 21st 8PM

Waupaca County - Dateline NBC will air an episode Friday, November 21, titled “Raising the Dead.” The hour focuses on the 1992 murder of Tanna Togstad and Tim Mumbrue, a case that has remained deeply personal to many families in Waupaca County for more than thirty years.

The two were found deceased in the Town of Royalton in March of 1992. For decades, the case remained unresolved, and it continued to surface in local conversations, family stories, and community memory.

In 2022, investigators brought forward new leads, and Tony Haase of Weyauwega was charged in connection to the case. A lengthy trial took place in 2025, drawing significant attention both locally and statewide. After weeks of testimony and evidence presentations, a jury found Haase not guilty on all counts. The trial’s conclusion did not bring closure for everyone, and the subject remains delicate for many who lived through the original investigation, the long wait for answers, and the recent court proceedings.

Dateline’s episode is expected to walk through the historical timeline of the case, the renewed investigation, and the legal process that unfolded decades later. The network regularly revisits long-standing cases across the country, and this episode appears to be aimed at explaining the full arc rather than taking a position on the outcome.

Because of the long history, the local connections, and the lasting impact on multiple families, this topic is emotional for many in our area. Viewers should be aware that the episode covers sensitive material that remains difficult for those who knew and loved Tanna Togstad and Tim Mumbrue.

Dateline airs Friday at 8 PM Central time.

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