On February 14, 2026, Marijon Ludwig, a 46-year-old Caucasian female, was found deceased in a residence in Fenton, Missouri. The circumstances of her death were quickly deemed a homicide by law enforcement.
Investigators identified 69-year-old Billy Moman as the suspect in Ludwig's death. It was determined that Moman had been staying at the home where Ludwig's body was discovered.
Authorities tracked the suspect to a Holiday Inn Express & Suites in the nearby town of Festus.
Upon locating Moman, a significant police presence, including SWAT teams, converged on the hotel. As a precautionary measure, guests at the hotel were evacuated while negotiators attempted to make contact with Moman and convince him to surrender. The standoff continued for several hours.
Ultimately, law enforcement officers made entry into Moman's hotel room and found him deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Further investigation revealed that Moman had a prior conviction for murder, a fact that had heightened the caution exercised by police during the standoff.
