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Man who killed girlfriend and put toddler to sleep after cheating scandal sentenced to prison
Minnesota man gets 40 years for stabbing girlfriend who cheated on him, then leaving child to sleep.
In brief
Minnesota man gets 40 years for stabbing girlfriend who cheated on him, then leaving child to sleep. Joseph Davis, 35, will spend decades in prison after stabbing his girlfriend Christine Morris to death in St. Paul, Minnesota, following accusations of cheating. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Joseph Davis sentenced
Joseph Davis, 35, received a 40-year prison sentence for second-degree murder of Christine Morris.
Murder details
Davis stabbed Morris to death after she cheated on him with a married man, then left their 2-year-old daughter to sleep.
When it happened
Police found Morris dead in St. Paul on May 2, 2025, with stab wounds to her head, neck, chest and back.
Child found
The 2-year-old daughter was sitting on a couch in the living room when police arrived.
Stab wounds
Morris had sharp force injuries piercing her lung, kidney and spleen, according to police.
Davis' history
Davis had at least three domestic violence arrests with Morris as the victim and a restraining order against him.
Davis' claim
Davis said Morris cheated on him for five years and recorded her with a married man before the murder.
Davis' statement
Davis told police he felt bad for Morris and that the stabbing wasn't planned.
Aftermath
Davis left the home, drove to a park and threw Morris' phone out the window.
GoFundMe
A GoFundMe described Morris as a loving mother, sister, and friend with her daughter as her greatest legacy.
Why it happened
Davis confronted Morris about cheating, leading to a physical altercation where he stabbed her.
Child's safety
Davis put the toddler to sleep for about half an hour before leaving the home.
Davis' motive
Davis claimed Morris had been manipulating him and lying to him for five years.
Police response
Police conducted a welfare check at Davis' home after he called a family member saying he killed Morris.
Current status
Davis is now in St. Paul County Jail awaiting further legal proceedings.
What to remember
Joseph Davis, 35, will spend decades in prison after stabbing his girlfriend Christine Morris to death in St. Paul, Minnesota, following accusations of cheating.
