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‘Summer House’ Star West Wilson’s Cousin Arrested for Murder of Their Grandmother
Authorities say Dakota Sweeney shot his grandmother after an argument over chores and now faces first-degree murder and armed criminal action charges.
- On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, authorities arrested Dakota Sweeney in Carrollton, Missouri, and charged him with first-degree murder of his grandmother, 75-year-old Gayle Wilson.
- The fatal shooting occurred one night before 'Summer House' cast member West Wilson, the suspect's cousin, filmed the show's Season 10 reunion in New York City.
- Investigators allege Sweeney shot Gayle in the head after they argued about him "not assisting with chores around the residence." They sat on separate couches for 30 minutes before Sweeney struck her "without warning," the affidavit said.
- Sweeney remains at Caldwell County Jail on a no-bond warrant, with a bond hearing scheduled for May 6. West Wilson has not publicly addressed his grandmother's death.
- In her obituary, Gayle Wilson was remembered as someone who "lived a life marked by creativity, kindness, and cherished moments," survived by four children and seven grandchildren.
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Cousin of ‘Summer House’ star charged after their grandmother is found dead
Dakota Sweeney, 28, was arrested April 22 in Carroll County, Missouri, and charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of his grandmother, Gayle Wilson, Us Weekly reports.
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Dispatch Audio Reveals Moments After Summer House Star West Wilson's Grandmother Was Shot
More is coming out following the tragic death of West Wilson‘s grandma. Hours after news broke that the Summer House star’s cousin Dakota Sweeney had been arrested for the alleged murder of their grandmother Gayle R. Wilson, TMZ obtained audio from a 911 dispatch call of the moments after police were called to the scene over a suspected shooting. The dispatcher is heard saying: “What we’re hearing is that it is possible that subject shot his mot…
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