A pregnant Idaho mother frantically begged her husband to calm down before he shot and killed her, court documents show.
Prosecutors say Kali Jean Randall, 38, was killed Thursday by her husband Jeremy Albert Best, 48, at their home in Victor, Idaho.
In a new affidavit filed this week, details of a 911 call from the family's home revealed Randall's final moments.
According to the affidavit, you hear a female voice on the other end of the line yelling, “Jeremy! Jeremy, no.”
The documents claim that a male voice is then heard repeatedly shouting “yes” and then yelling, “Get the fuck back, you're going to be shot!”
Prosecutors say Kali Jean Randall, 38, was killed by her husband Jeremy Albert Best, 48, at their home in Victor, Idaho. The couple is seen here with their three dogs
Best, seen here in his mugshot, is accused of killing Randall and kidnapping their son Zeke
You then hear the man's voice repeat, “I love you, I love you, I love you,” before the conversation ends.
After this panicked call, a Teton County Sheriff's Office deputy was dispatched to the home to check on the caller.
A neighbor, identified by KTVB like Timothy Auchampach, told the deputy that before the officer arrived, he heard the couple fighting.
Auchampach told the deputy he heard Randall yelling, “Jeremy, stop it, you have a baby!”
The deputy then found Randall dead in the family home she shared with Best and their son Zeke, who was subsequently reported missing.
According to the affidavit, officers at the scene also found a broken cell phone, a leather gun holder and a black revolver.
This resulted in a manhunt for Best and his 10-month-old son, which ended when a group of hunters discovered Best in a sleeping bag 90 kilometers from home.
According to the person who called officers, Best was “naked and making strange statements.”
Ten-month-old baby Zeke Best was reportedly kidnapped by his father on Thursday and was tragically found dead on the side of the road on Saturday, near his surviving father
A neighbor, identified by KTVB as Timothy Auchampach, told the deputy that before the officer arrived he heard the couple fighting.
Bonneville County Sheriff's deputies then rushed to the scene and identified Best before placing him in a patrol car until medics arrived to treat him for any injuries.
His black Chevrolet was found along a nearby embankment along the roadway, where officers soon found the 10-month-old baby's body. No cause of death has been released.
On Monday, Best appeared in court over Zoom from the Bonneville County Jail, where he was seen shirtless with his head in his hands.
He was formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of his wife and unborn child.
Best was also charged with using a firearm during the crime. It remains unclear whether he will face additional charges in connection with the death of his son Zeke.
Last week it also emerged that Best walked naked through a store at their home just 24 hours before the shooting.
He is seen in the video with a cigarette in his mouth as he squats over the counter of the store next to the cash register.
Officers from the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office responded to the store and identified Best.
Jeremy Albert Best appeared topless in court on Monday with his head in his hand (pictured) for his arraignment, where he was charged with two counts of first-degree murder
Best was seen walking naked through a Swan Valley General store on Thursday, prior to his wife's alleged murder
He was evaluated by ambulance crews outside the store and was taken to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center for mental health concerns.
It remains unclear what happened at the hospital, but a spokesperson confirmed that Best was discharged on Thursday afternoon.
Randall's cousin, Meg Fischer, released a statement on behalf of her family thanking friends for their support amid horrific circumstances.
“We thank you all for walking with us during this time,” Fischer said in a message to Eastern Idaho News.
'Our Zeke is now at rest with his loving mother and unborn brother or sister. The pain we feel is unimaginable and we thank everyone for their support.
“You will never know how you have lifted our family up during this time. Because this is an ongoing investigation, we ask for privacy as we take time to process and grieve.”
According to Randell's social media, Zeke was born in late January. The two can be seen in this photo
Fischer previously said she was “stunned” to learn that Randall was also expecting her second child at the time of her death.
Paying tribute to her cousin, Fischer added, “She was a beautiful and free spirit.
“She was called to the mountains and made her home there. She was a lover of animals, especially her dogs.
“Motherhood was her greatest joy and we believe she gave her life to protect her children. We love her endlessly.”
During his arraignment on Monday, the defense requested a mental competency test at Best from the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
He is currently being held in the Bonneville County Jail without bond and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 18 at 9:30 a.m.