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Northlake Stabbing Affidavit Details
Holly Flores accused of stabbing husband and two children after alleged postpartum depression.
In brief
Holly Flores accused of stabbing husband and two children after alleged postpartum depression. Holly Flores, 37, faces attempted capital murder charges after stabbing her husband and two young children at home on October 6, 2026, with reports of postpartum depression as a potential motive. Originally reported by…
Northlake Stabbing Affidavit Details
Holly Flores, 37, faces two counts of attempted capital murder of a person under 10 and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after the October 6 incident at the family's home on Daylily Drive.
Children Injured
The children were conscious when officers found them on a bed covered in blood with deep puncture wounds to the upper chest and stomach injuries.
Husband's Account
Flores' husband said he woke after hearing her use a lighter, saw her lighting a candle, and was attacked with a kitchen knife while the children cried.
Postpartum Depression
Flores' husband told police she had been dealing with postpartum depression and that her behavior had recently changed.
Husband's Injuries
The husband sustained a minor head injury after being struck on the forehead by Flores before he took the knife from her and called 911.
Children's Condition
The children suffered more serious injuries but are expected to recover after Denton County medics began life-saving measures.
The essence
Holly Flores, 37, faces attempted capital murder charges after stabbing her husband and two young children at home on October 6, 2026, with reports of postpartum depression as a potential motive.
