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St. Paul man pleads guilty to murdering the mother of his child
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Ryan Pattee , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· September 2, 2026
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Key points Davis was arrested for killing the mother of his child, 33-year-old Christine Morris, in an incident that occurred in May 2025. Joseph Davis, 35, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder with intent.
Joseph Davis, 35, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder with intent. He faces a potential sentence of 40 years, the maximum for this crime. Davis was arrested for killing the mother of his child, 33-year-old Christine Morris, in an incident that occurred in May 2025.
A welfare check at Morris' residence led to the discovery of her body and a toddler found unharmed. Davis had allegedly admitted to the crime and had also left a message for another woman, with whom he has children, saying he killed someone.
Further details about the case are available, including the events leading up to Davis' arrest and the charges he faced. His sentencing date is set for October 26.
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Category: safety Published: September 2, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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