Wendy L. Rhodes, 48, was shot and killed inside her home in Qulin, Missouri, shortly before 1 a.m. on December 4, 2022. Margaret E. Delcour, 36, was also killed in the same residence; deputies found both victims dead from gunshot wounds. Early court records said both had head wounds, and evidence later presented at trial showed each had been shot three times.

Investigators reported that Stephen T. Scott was at the Rhodes home that night with his then-girlfriend, Candace Gurley. Probable cause evidence says Scott had stolen a handgun from his grandmother, an argument broke out, and a seven-year-old child in the house told investigators he heard the argument and saw Scott shoot the victims; a four-year-old was also present. A Glock .380-caliber handgun and six spent .380 casings were recovered, and authorities said Scott left before deputies arrived but was located and arrested at a Dexter Walmart several hours later after telling a manager he had just killed two people.

Court filings say Scott admitted stealing the gun, told investigators he had been using methamphetamine and claimed he shot the victims because he feared for his life; he had prior felony convictions that barred firearm possession. A jury later found Scott guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and related charges tied to the deaths and the children s presence. Does anyone have additional information about the victims or the household on New Hampshire Street in Qulin?