Ex-Husband Caught on Camera Before Killing Mom of Six

Murder Files Unsealed · Sep 16, 2026 · 41m · transcript

In Oswego, Illinois, 44-year-old Ryan Dodd faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, after allegedly killing his ex-wife, Ashley Stewart. The victim's current husband reportedly witnessed the beginning of the attack in real-time through a home security camera while he was away at work. Police quickly launched a manhunt using drone units and K-9 teams, leading to Dodd’s arrest during a traffic stop just 27 minutes after the emergency call. Legal experts highlight that digital evidence, such as the doorbell footage and GPS data, will be central to the prosecution's case for…