City of Green Bay looking to sell home of ‘Uncle Fester’

GREEN BAY (WLUK) — Green Bay is moving forward with plans to sell the home belonging to the man known as “Uncle Fester,” who faces a litany of drug charges.

Stephen Preisler, 67, gained renown under the name “Uncle Fester” for his books on how to make ricin, methamphetamine and other drugs. In July 2023, he was charged with multiple drug manufacturing and delivery counts after items were seized from his home. Since then, additional charges, including drug possession and bail jumping, have been added. He maintains the substances in question are legal.

As part of the process, a court ordered an injunction closing his home, 826 S. Baird Street, clearing the way for it to be sold.

According to court documents filed Wednesday, obtained by FOX 11, the city is now working with prospective buyers to inspect the site…

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