Sadie L. Tull, 41, was found dead at her home on Fairfax Street in Carlyle, Illinois, on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Responding officers discovered she had sustained a single gunshot wound to the head; two of her dogs were also found killed in the residence. Sadie ran an in-home dog grooming business, Furfetti Pet Salon, and was described as a well-known, beloved member of the small community.

The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis took over the investigation, assigning a 26-detective team that logged more than 1,000 man-hours and followed up on over 60 tips in the initial days. In early March 2026 the squad announced it was suspending active investigative work while awaiting forensic lab results and the return of search warrants; they said they were not actively seeking persons of interest and did not believe there was an ongoing threat to Carlyle residents. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified.

What information do readers in the Carlyle area have that could help investigators bring clarity to Sadie’s death?