Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 12, 2025 – 3:00 PM
Major Case Squad Activated in Sunset Hills Homicide
On Thursday, December 11, 2025, detectives with the Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad were activated for a suspicious death in the 11000 block of Sunlind Drive.
The Sunset Hills Police Department responded to the residence for a well-being check on a female. Upon arrival, officers located a 64-year-old woman deceased inside the home and determined the circumstances to be suspicious. The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was activated, and more than 30 detectives were assigned to the investigation.
During the course of the investigation, detectives identified a suspect and took him into custody. The 30-year-old man, who was known to the victim, was detained without incident. Detectives with the Major Case Squad will be presenting the case to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Additional information will be released once charges are issued.
This remains an active investigation, and the Major Case Squad will remain activated for the next several days.
Sgt. Melissa Doss
Public Information Officer
Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
For media follow-up – contact Sgt. Melissa Doss at 636-248-4025
