Crime & Safety
Jefferson County, MO: Man Accused of Killing Wife, Arrested 3 Counties Away
Jefferson County, MO – A 55 year old Missouri man is facing first degree murder charges after authorities say he allegedly shot and killed his wife inside a Jefferson County home before fleeing south
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-11-06T09:56:52.080Z
Jefferson County, MO – A 55 year old Missouri man is facing first degree murder charges after authorities say he allegedly shot and killed his wife inside a Jefferson County home before fleeing south along Interstate 55, triggering a multiagency search that ended with his arrest three counties away.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff 's Office, Todd M. Capstick, 55, of Festus, was charged Thursday, Nov. 5, with first degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of his wife, Dawn M. Capstick, 56.
Woman Found With Multiple Gunshot Wounds At approximately 9 a.m. Thursday, deputies responded to the 3100 block of U.S. Highway 61 for a welfare check following reports of a possible shooting.
A deputy entered the residence and discovered Dawn Capstick suffering from multiple apparent gunshot wounds at approximately 9:15 a.m.
The deputy immediately began lifesaving measures until emergency medical personnel arrived.
Suspect Tracked Along Interstate 55 Investigators learned that the suspected shooter had reportedly fled the residence in a vehicle.
At 9:26 a.m., a sheriff's office analyst located the suspected vehicle traveling southbound on I 55 in Ste. Genevieve County using the Flock Safety camera network.
Authorities alerted neighboring agencies and coordinated with the U.S. Marshals Service in Cape Girardeau County.
Marshals located the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop and arrested Todd Capstick at approximately 10:01 a.m.
Suspect Held Without Bond Capstick was initially taken to the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office before being transferred to the Jefferson County Jail, where authorities said he was being held without bond.
Sheriff Dave Marshak credited coordination among law enforcement agencies for the rapid arrest.
The homicide investigation remains ongoing.
The charges are allegations, and Capstick is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.