Shaun Simon, 42, faces first-degree premeditated murder charges for fatally shooting his father-in-law, Bill Toth, in Sanford, Florida. The incident occurred late on February 3, 2026, amid reported family tensions including Toth’s dementia symptoms and a domestic dispute.
Incident Details
Deputies responded to a home in the Lake Markham Woods subdivision around 11:30 p.m. after a shooting report, finding Toth shot once in the chest in the kitchen. Witnesses—Simon’s wife Jennifer and Toth’s wife Carol—described Toth slapping Carol earlier that evening over infidelity suspicions, prompting Simon to confront him before a loud bang was heard.
Simon’s Confession
Simon admitted to police after being read his rights that he retrieved a handgun from under a dog ramp, shot Toth in the chest, and unloaded the weapon anticipating their arrival. He described Toth as a “narcissist” who was “making his life miserable.”
Court Proceedings
Simon appeared in court on February 4 (a Wednesday), where a judge found probable cause, denied bail, and barred contact with Carol Toth while allowing communication with his wife. His arraignment is set for March 24, 2026. No further updates on the case are available as of February 6.
