The thing about ring cameras is that they’re effective for catching any instances of package theft or even vandalism or cars driving way too fast within your neighborhood, if you’re lucky. One thing that you don’t think you’re going to find on ring camera footage, however, is evidence of a heinous murder. A Washington state man is accused of killing his wife, who was fatally stabbed 48 times. The suspect tried to make it look like a home invasion, but it was the home’s ring camera footage that reportedly cleared things up for authorities.
A woman was found within her home fatally stabbed nearly 50 times.
According to KING 5, on May 1, 2026, King County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported home invasion and fatal stabbing in Covington, Washington. A man named Kyle Cathcart called 911 and told officers that he and his wife, Jodi Cathcart, had been attacked by a home intruder.
According to court documents, Cathcart described to detectives that around 6:15 a.m., he heard his wife call his name twice before emerging from the bedroom’s en suite bathroom, per KING 5. He said he saw someone in dark clothing stabbing his wife with a kitchen knife.
Deputies found Jodi Cathcart dead in a rear bedroom with multiple stab wounds, KING 5 reported. Kyle Cathcart only received injuries that were not life threatening, including some cuts and bruises.
Kyle Cathcart faces murder charges after investigators apparently discover his home invasion story was a hoax.
According to KOMO, it was soon discovered that Kyle Cathcart attempted to stage the crime scene to look like a home invasion.
According to court documents, Ring camera footage from the family’s home captured a supposed intruder leaving the property, but investigators found no video footage that showed anyone entering the home prior to Jodi Cathcart’s murder, per KOMO.
Authorities said the supposed intruder’s height and weight matched Kyle Cathcart, and investigators later discovered clothing matching the man’s outfit in a neighbor’s trash bin, per the news outlet. Family members were able to identify one clothing item as Jodi Cathcart’s sweater.
In addition, blood was discovered near the garage keypad, and investigators noted that someone familiar with the garage code could have entered the home and exited without appearing on camera, KOMO reported.
According to Fox 13, a previous incident occurred in 2024 in which Kyle Cathcart said he took a sleep aid and tried to smother his wife with a “saran-wrapped pillow.” His wife’s mother and a friend confirmed the incident.
How chilling.
Jodi Cathcart was a ‘ball of light’ and dedicated mother of three.
Jodi and Kyle Cathcart were the adoptive parents to three children, all under the age of 8, who are now staying with friends and family, KOMO reported.
Friends have described Jodi Cathcart as a “devoted mother” and “passionate advocate” for foster and adoptive families through her work with Foster Champs of Wellington.
Anjulina Larsen, a friend and coworker, remembers the mom of three fondly. “Just a ball of light, her laughter was contagious, and she just made everybody feel better about themselves,” she told KOMO.
Shontieka Adeogun, another friend of Jodi Cathcart’s, also fondly remembers her dedication to being there for children in need. “There was never a moment where we questioned if she loved what she did, but her heart for children was probably the biggest thing I’ve ever seen, especially for kids that weren’t hers,” she shared with KOMO.
Jail records indicate that Kyle Cathcart is being held on $60 million bond, People reported. It is unclear if he has entered a plea.
A family friend has started a GoFundMe page to help Jodi Cathcart’s parents with funeral expenses and money to help her three adopted kids in the coming weeks.
Our thoughts go out to her family and her kids during this incredibly difficult time.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of domestic abuse, you can find help and support at DVIS.org, the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or by contacting your local women’s shelter (domesticshelters.org).
