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Kara Michelle Dills

Case from Holts Summit, MO dated Apr 13, 2025

Victim Details

Kara Michelle Dills

Female

White / Caucasian

Holts Summit

MO

2025-04-13

37

Kara

Michelle Dills

07/15/2026

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In the small community of Holts Summit, Missouri, a tragic and violent encounter unfolded in broad daylight, ending the life of 37-year-old Kara Michelle Dills on April 13, 2025. The incident, which took place outside the Hunter Lane Apartments, has since left a family devastated and a community seeking answers.

The altercation that led to Dills' death reportedly began as an argument. During the dispute, another woman, 37-year-old Heather Smith, is said to have brandished a handgun, threa ...
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  • KRCG: Callaway County Sheriff's Office identifies victim, suspect in Holts Summit fatal shooting
  • ABC17NEWS: Woman charged with six felonies including murder in Callaway County shooting
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