Murder suspect, subject of manhunt, is dead

Det. Dennis Stinebaugh of the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Steven Denson, the man accused of killing Kelly Pease, has committed suicide.

Denson's vehicle was observed on Highway 53 and an officer pursued him. Denson was found in his vehicle near 1100 Bruss Road in Hauser with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.