Louisiana Fire Captain Wanted In Wife’s Murder Found Dead In Colorado [VIDEO]

A Zachary, LA Fire Captain who was wanted in connection to his wife’s murder in Woodville, Mississippi was found dead Monday in Colorado, police say.  Khristie Shoats was found dead on Sunday from a gunshot wound to the head.  A warrant was issued for the arrest of her husband, Fire Captain Rudolf Shoats.

Detectives got a call Monday afternoon from the police department in Durango, Colorado, saying Rudolf was found dead from an apparent suicide.

Police believe Rudolf Shoats shot himself in the head in a hospital parking lot. His car then rolled off a 16-foot cliff.
KPLC 7 News, Lake Charles, Louisiana