Overview
- The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office charged Brittany Rivoire, 36, with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm and first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, and she is being held without bond.
- Police say surveillance cameras recorded Rivoire shooting William Palmer before she drove his truck a few blocks and abandoned it.
- Investigators report she then obtained a ride from another motorist prior to being taken into custody.
- A friend riding with Palmer earlier exited the truck after becoming alarmed by the woman’s behavior, according to the criminal complaint.
- Public records show a 2024 conviction for motor-vehicle tampering for Rivoire, and police say the case remains active with requests for tips from the public.