'Summer House' star West Wilson's cousin accused of killing their grandmother
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- West Wilson, a cast member of "Summer House," is connected to a tragic incident where her cousin, Dakota Sweeney, was arrested for the fatal shooting of their grandmother, Gayle Wilson, in Carrollton, Missouri.
- Gayle Wilson, 75, was found shot in her home, with authorities stating Sweeney, who lived with her, is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action following an argument over household chores.
- The shooting occurred a day before the filming of the "Summer House" reunion, which has yet to air and is expected to highlight the ongoing "Scamanda" scandal involving West Wilson.
- Gayle Wilson was known for her hobbies such as sewing and stained glass making, and had a background as a blackjack dealer; family relations include West Wilson's father and Sweeney's mother being step-siblings to Gayle.
- Bravo, the network airing "Summer House" and handling West Wilson's publicity, has not commented on the incident, and it remains unclear if Sweeney has legal representation.
