07/04/2001 - Report #349 - Victim: Janice Taylor Kapeller - Location: St. Peters, MO

MCS Report #349

Classification: Homicide

Requesting Agency: St. Peters Police Department

Date of Activation: 07/04/2001

Commander and Department: Lt. Bill Carson, Maryland Heights PD

Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Sgt. Mark Ehrhard, St. Charles PD

Victim: Janice Taylor Kapeller

Suspects: Christopher Milford Kapeller and Michael Antiona Clark

The St. Peters Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Janice Kapeller (age 39). At approximately 11:44am, police officers responded to the 1400 block of Cave Springs Estates Drive for a report of a burglary and a person inside the residence not breathing. When officers arrived, they located Janice Kapeller deceased.

As a result of this investigation, the following criminal charges were issued in connection with Janice’s death:

  • Christopher Kapeller (Janice’s husband) (age 42) - Murder 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action. His bond was set at $3,000,000.

  • Michael Clark (age 31) - Murder 1st Degree, Burglary 1st Degree, and Armed Criminal Action. His bond was set at $1,000,000.

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