Capone business neighbor: 'I really like the guy'

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By Zach Whitney

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Photographer Mark LaMoreaux has a studio next to Palouse Multiple Services, the business owned by Charles Capone, who is being held without bail on a federal firearms charge. Capone is the estranged husband of missing Clarkston woman Rachael Anderson.

Story Published: May 16, 2010 at 4:37 PM PST

Story Updated: May 16, 2010 at 4:37 PM PST

MOSCOW - Charles Capone, the estranged husband of missing Clarkston woman Rachael Anderson, remains in custody in Bonner County, held without bail on a federal charge of felon in possession of a firearm.

Business neighbors of Capone say they knew of his criminal history, but that he was a "real friendly guy."

"He worked hard, he stayed late in the evenings," said owner of LaMoreaux Photography and Studio Mark LaMoreaux. "He was always busy and seemed to be very personable and friendly. Fast, fast in everything. He was fast."

LaMoreaux's business is in the same building as Capone's shop, Palouse Multiple Services. Neighbors remember seeing Capone's estranged wife, Rachael Anderson, at the business shortly before her disappearance last month and say they understand why detectives would be interested in Capone in the matter.

But LaMoreaux said he always got along with Capone and thought he was trying to make a clean start, despite his past.

"Hopefully he'll come out of this alright," said LaMoreaux. "I really like the guy. I think everybody that knew him here did. I'd like to see him make good somehow."

Some business neighbors did not want to be identified, saying Capone was a "little odd" and had what they called "obvious women troubles."

Others think his arrest is being blown out of proportion. But none were really surprised when Capone was arrested last week.

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