October 7th, 2026 Local News
Jefferson Co., Mo. (KFMO) - A 49-year-old House Springs man has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the death of his wife at their home on Dulin Creek Road on Thursday.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says Corey R. Bicklein is accused of shooting and killing 49-year-old Sarah Bicklein on September 10, 2026 at the couple’s home in the 6200 block of Dulin Creek Road.
Jefferson County 911 Dispatch received multiple calls reporting that Corey Bicklein had shot the victim.
Deputies responded to the residence and established a perimeter. The Crisis Response and SWAT teams then spent several hours negotiating with Bicklein, who remained inside the home.
According to the probable-cause statement, Bicklein admitted to multiple witnesses that he had killed his wife. The statement also says Bicklein made an admission during negotiations with law enforcement and told negotiators that his wife was deceased inside the residence.
Negotiators eventually convinced Bicklein to leave the home. He surrendered and was taken into custody by SWAT team members without incident.
Following his surrender, law enforcement executed a search warrant at the residence. Sarah Bicklein was located deceased inside the home with apparent injuries consistent with homicide, according to the probable-cause statement.
Investigators say additional evidence was found inside the residence that further corroborated Bicklein's account of the events.
Bicklein has been charged with Murder - 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action. He is being held at the Jefferson County Jail without bond.
The case remains under investigation.