# 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.
- Title: Man who killed girlfriend and put toddler to sleep after…
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: joseph davis, christine morris, st paul, minnesota, second degree murder, domestic violence, stabbing, child, toddler, prison, crime, news
- Source: Law & Crime — https://lawandcrime.com/crime/man-who-put-toddler-to-sleep-after-he-slaughtered-his-girlfriend-for-cheating-on-him-is-headed-to-prison
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- Topics: joseph davis, christine morris, st paul, minnesota, second degree murder, domestic violence, stabbing, child, toddler, prison, crime, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Joseph Davis, 35, will spend decades in prison after stabbing his girlfriend Christine Morris to death in St. Paul, Minnesota, following accusations of cheating.