Jessica Rae Dalton, 36, was fatally shot at a residence on Park Avenue in Lewiston, Idaho, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. A lifelong Lewiston-Clarkston Valley resident, she is remembered as a devoted mother to her children Esayas and Madison, and for her bright smile and generous nature that touched many in the community.

Court documents allege that 38-year-old Joseph S. Nesbitt lured Dalton to his home under false pretenses, asking her to bring her dog, and that the encounter turned fatal. After the shooting Nesbitt reportedly attempted suicide with a gunshot to the head, survived, later surrendered after negotiations with police, and was taken into custody and transported to a hospital. He has been charged with first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping and has pleaded not guilty; he is being held at the Nez Perce County Jail without bond.

What did Jessica’s neighbors or anyone who knew her movements that day notice that might help clarify what happened?