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Dakota Sweeney Charged with Grandmother's Murder in Missouri

4/30/2026

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Dakota Sweeney Arrested

Dakota Sweeney was arrested and charged with murder after shooting his 75-year-old grandmother, Gayle R. Wilson, on April 22 in Carrollton, Missouri.
Police said the shooting occurred at about 10:25 p.m. after an argument over chores.
A witness reported Sweeney sat on a couch for 30 minutes before firing without warning.
He is held without bond in Caldwell County Jail while the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control investigates.

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West Wilson Silent

Gayle R. Wilson’s memorial is set for May 2, 5 p.m., at Baptist Church in Carrollton.
West Wilson, Bravo “Summer House” member, has not spoken about his grandmother’s death and was silent during Season 10 reunion taping on April 23.
The homicide occurred a day before West filmed the reunion.
Wilson’s obituary noted her 15-year video-store management career.
Dakota Sweeney’s bond hearing is May 6 while he remains held without bond in Caldwell County Jail.

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Dakota Sweeney Arrested

Dakota Sweeney was arrested and charged with murder after shooting his 75-year-old grandmother, Gayle R. Wilson, on April 22 in Carrollton, Missouri.
Police said the shooting occurred at about 10:25 p.m. after an argument over chores.
A witness reported Sweeney sat on a couch for 30 minutes before firing without warning.
He is held without bond in Caldwell County Jail while the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control investigates.

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