A woman was found dead with a fatal gunshot wound and several shell casings in her bedroom. As the death leaves many shocked, details from the killing have come into focus.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleA tragedy unfolded in Festus after a woman was found dead at her home. According to reports, her husband was soon arrested on charges of her murder. Now, details of the horrid shooting have come into focus, as reports point out that he was seen on a video call with the victim and their family before the tragedy.
A man was taken into police custody for the murder of his wife. The woman, Dawn Capstick, was found dead in the bedroom of her Festus home on November 5, 2026, following a welfare check request last week. According to a statement obtained by PEOPLE, her husband, Todd M. Capstick, has been arrested on charges including first-degree murder. In a probable cause statement, police said they received a welfare check request from a family member.
According to the report, the family member stated that they were on a video call with Dawn when "something was said about shooting." The phone was seemingly on the floor when the witness allegedly saw Todd briefly appear on the screen before the call was muted and then paused. The family member reportedly disconnected the call before calling 911. Officers responding to the residence found Dawn’s body alongside several bullet casings.
Investigators also reviewed security camera footage from the house and allegedly saw Dawn and Todd Capstick arrive at the residence 22 minutes before the husband was seen leaving the house alone. According to the report, the CCTV video showed Todd leave the house with a handgun and then drive away. The documents revealed that he was located three counties away and had a large amount of cash on him when he was arrested.
Amid the tragedy, Dawn Capstick is being remembered as a "superstar" mom, daughter, and teacher. Her daughter, Teagan Capstick, also paid her respects to her mom with a post on social media, which read:
"My mom loved family and did everything she could to make those in her life happy. My mom was never afraid to stand her ground for her loved ones and tell people how it is."
Dawn Capstick's online obituary described her as someone who moved through life with "energy to spare". The report also called her a dedicated athlete and said, "She was proud to call herself a triathlete, a true accomplishment earned through discipline and hard work." The obituary further stated that she was a devoted animal lover and that her favorite miles were the ones she ran with her dogs at her side.
It wasn't immediately clear whether police had determined a motive in the probable cause statement. However, an officer wrote that Todd Capstick's alleged behavior leading up to the murder indicates he "is a danger to the community". Todd has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. A judge ordered that Todd be held in custody without bail, and no further developments are publicly available for review so far.
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