Callaway County inmate found dead after standoff was registered sex offender

The Callaway County inmate who died on Wednesday after a stand-off was a registered sex offender, Callaway County Sheriff Chism confirmed.

According to court documents, MacVittie was charged with first degree rape and sodomy back in March of 2000.

Seth MacVittie was in the Department of Corrections for possession of contraband inside a correctional facility before he was transferred to Callaway County Jail, where he escaped.

At about 2 p.m. Wednesday, deputies believed they saw MacVittie inside the home. Deputies and Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers were then called to secure a perimeter around the residence.

Sheriff Clay Chism said everyone else inside the home was able to safely leave and were removed from the area.

As the evening went on, Chism said there appeared to be no movement inside and attempts to contact MacVittie were unsuccessful.

Around 11 p.m., SWAT team members entered the home to find MacVittie dead.

“We were hoping for a peaceful outcome,” said Chism, stressing the man’s death was not related to contact from law enforcement.