Desiray Kappes’ Kidnapper Charged With Two Additional Crimes

Shawn Bellach Faces Additional Charges: Kidnapping and Soliciting a Child to Engage in Sexual Conduct and is Facing 47 Years in Prison.

Kidnapper, predator, child rapist, Shawn Bellach

New charges have been added against Shawn Kappes, the kidnapper of 14 year old Desiray Kappes. As readers may recall from my previous blog post, Desiray Kappes was missing for two months and her case drew nationwide attention. She was later found in the custody of Shawn Bellach, the former boyfriend of her mother. At that time, many were dismayed that Bellach only faced a single charge of custodial interference which had a maximum sentence of 2 years in prison.

To add to the perplexity of the situation, Bellach audaciously approached law enforcement during Desiray's disappearance, making unfounded abuse allegations against Desiray's mother, Mandy. It was a calculated tactic, presumably aiming to ensure that Desiray would not be reunited with her mother. For a while, it seemed his strategy was successful, but as they say, the truth always finds its way out.

Victim Desiray Kappes

Fast forward to August 23, 2023, and justice is taking its course. The District Attorney’s Office has now filed two additional serious charges against Shawn Bellach: Kidnapping and Soliciting a Child to Engage in Sexual Conduct. It's worth noting that the latter charge carries potential penalties of up to 47 years imprisonment. Child rapists are also high value targets in prison, and 47 years of looking over your shoulder and sleeping with one eye open is a long time

After the initial arrest it’s now clear law enforcement did a lot of forensic work on the burner phones and burner Facebook accounts Shawn had set up for himself and DAK. Shawn’s comments to Desiray are those of a child predator that should never see freedom again, ever.

Yet, amidst these disconcerting discoveries, one massive question looms: Why haven't Robert and Rose Dawson, clear accomplices in this ordeal, faced any charges? The revised probable cause affidavit paints an indisputable picture of their involvement in Desiray's disappearance. In fact complained that Rose Dawson made her to too many chores such as washing the dishes (this is the same complaint that Desiray lodged against her own mother with CPS). She also complained that although she had to do house chores Robert and Rose Dawson would not allow her to stay in the house, and she was being “eaten” by mosquitos out in the tent she was living in, and sharing with child rapist, Shawn Bellach.

What is even more disturbing and shocking is that Shawn Bellach’s own mother, Cindy Bellach (here is her facebook ) was aware that her son had Desiray. While a full force investigation and search and rescue effort was in place for two months, she lied to investigators, Mandi, and others and aided her son in accomplishing kidnapping and sex crimes against a 14 year old girl. You can not fail much harder as a parent and a human being than aiding in crimes that ruin the lives of a family.

I learned that Shawn gave a confession after being arrested and several of those details are in the amended probable cause statement. Among them Shawn admits that he purchased the cart that was attached to Desiray’s bicycle. He explains how they made plans to meet at a Walmart after Desiray left the house. Shawn, with his mother’s assistance, purchased a plot of land, presumably for he and Desiray to eventually move on to.

SHAWN BELLACH IS A PREDATOR AND A CHILD RAPIST AND HE WROTE ABOUT IT HIMSELF

At the initial arrest myself and DAK’s mother Mandy were shocked that it appeared sexual charges would not be brought against Shawn Bellach. Thankfully we were wrong and yesterday those charges were filed by the District Attorney.

The details of the sexual assault are copy and pasted directly from the probable cause affidavit, and they are disturbing.

The entire probable cause affidavit can be read HERE.

A portion of the probable cause affidavit against Shawn Bellach

The following are some of the more disturbing parts that prove, in his own words, Shawn Bellach is a monster. 

In photos and messages recovered from their devices Shawn says to DAK “my love I can get you pregnant from across the room” Shawn also Google searched “how old was Mary when she married Joseph in the bible”

On June 29, 2023 Shawn used a burner facebook messenger account and messaged DAK saying he “loves her and is thinking of holding and having sex with her.” On July 1, 2023 Shawn Bellach messaged DAK saying he did not “even have enough energy to have sex without being exhausted.”

Around the Fourth of July DAK messages Shawn complaining she is being eaten alive by mosquitoes and that Rose Dawson made her do two hours worth of dishes. She states she is depressed and is “so sick of this” and “wants to feel free” DAK complains that Rose Dawson works her very hard, isn’t appreciative, and when DAK is done with chores Rose expects DAK to be “a ghost.” She also states she doesn’t feel safe living in the woods. Shawn Bellach replies by saying “I wish I could appear in the tent Pound you until all you can do is smile and giggle.” Remember DAK is a 14 year old child and predator Shawn Bellach is a 37 year old man. 

On July 11, 2023, Shawn Bellach finally gets something right when he messages DAK and says “probably going straight to hell. I’m fucking a 14 year old, LOL.”

I'm relieved that charges have been filed, and I commend the investigators and the District Attorney for pursuing further charges in this case. However, more is still owed. Tricia Loehr (review her on that site), the Assistant County Attorney of Washington County (you can email the County Attorney’s Office at WCA@co.washington.mn.us), prematurely filed an emergency petition to revoke Mandi Lufsky’s parental rights. This action was taken before Desiray was even found and was largely based on statements made by Shawn Bellach, the accused kidnapper and offender. Despite Desiray's recovery, Ms. Loehr proceeded without hesitation to separate Desiray from her family, and Mandi has since been denied any contact with her daughter. The Washington County Community Services Child Protection agency (this is their facebook if you would like to leave them a message) has upheld this decision, even though it has become clear that its foundation was built on falsehoods, and their primary informant now faces three felony charges. Mandi Lufsky deserves an apology, but the likelihood of receiving one is slim. When County Attorney offices and associated agencies make errors of this magnitude, they tend to double down rather than admit wrongdoing. It's deeply concerning that such individuals, seemingly indifferent to tearing families apart, hold these significant government positions.

Hopefully the charges against Robert and Rose Dawson are being filed soon.

In the mean time we anxiously await the apologies owed to Mandi Lufsky.