Isaac Hoff.Photo: GoFundMeA Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to stabbing his girlfriend’s 13-year-old son during an argument that turned violent, according to multiple reports.On Wednesday, Houston Allen Morris, 39, of Olivia, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder without intent while committing a felony and an amended felony charge of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, theWest Central Tribunereports.He had initially pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the death of Isaac Hoff and attempted second-degree murder of his mother. As part of a plea agreement, prosecutors will drop the second second-degree murder count,KSTPreports.The charges stem from the early morning hours of March 24, 2022, when Morris and Hoff’s mother, who has not been named, were arguing and he began assaulting her, according to the criminal complaint, KSTP reports.They had been dating for about a year and he had just moved into her apartment two weeks earlier, the complaint says, according to the outlet.She had received an order of protection for herself and her son on March 1, theStar Tribunereports.During the fight, Morris strangled the woman before hitting her on the head with a pipe and then a metal bed frame, the criminal complaint says,the West Central Tribunereports.In an attempt to defend herself, she grabbed a knife from under a bed but he wrested it away from her, the criminal complaint says.Houston Allen Morris.Renville County Sheriff’s OfficeIn the ensuing struggle, Morris tried to stab her with the knife but missed, the complaint says, theStar Tribunereports.He ended up stabbing the boy who was standing behind his mother, the complaint says, KSTP reports.Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.Bleeding from the chest where he had been stabbed, the boy called 911 to report that Morris was attacking his mother, prosecutors said, the Tribune reports.When officers arrived, they found the boy lying in a pool of blood on the kitchen floor, theTribunereports. He later succumbed to his wounds at the hospital.They found the woman’s 1-year-old daughter in the apartment, covered in blood. The woman had cuts on her head and hands and deep bite marks on one arm, theStar Tribunereports.AGoFundMeset up in Isaac’s honor says, “He was killed after being stabbed in a situation no child should have to endure. He will forever be remembered as a Hero for his Bravery, literally giving up his life to protect those he loved.Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.Isaac “was a son, a brother, a grandchild, a cousin, a nephew, and a friend to others, it says.“In honor of his memory, his family would like to ensure his legacy lives on and his voice is never forgotten,” it says. “Money donated will be put towards something Isaac would be most proud of. Our prayers are with them.“Morris remains held at the Renville County Jail on $500,000 unconditional bail. He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 10 at the Renville County Courthouse.His attorney said he couldn’t comment since the case is still pending.
Isaac Hoff.Photo: GoFundMe
A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to stabbing his girlfriend’s 13-year-old son during an argument that turned violent, according to multiple reports.On Wednesday, Houston Allen Morris, 39, of Olivia, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder without intent while committing a felony and an amended felony charge of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, theWest Central Tribunereports.He had initially pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the death of Isaac Hoff and attempted second-degree murder of his mother. As part of a plea agreement, prosecutors will drop the second second-degree murder count,KSTPreports.The charges stem from the early morning hours of March 24, 2022, when Morris and Hoff’s mother, who has not been named, were arguing and he began assaulting her, according to the criminal complaint, KSTP reports.They had been dating for about a year and he had just moved into her apartment two weeks earlier, the complaint says, according to the outlet.She had received an order of protection for herself and her son on March 1, theStar Tribunereports.During the fight, Morris strangled the woman before hitting her on the head with a pipe and then a metal bed frame, the criminal complaint says,the West Central Tribunereports.In an attempt to defend herself, she grabbed a knife from under a bed but he wrested it away from her, the criminal complaint says.Houston Allen Morris.Renville County Sheriff’s OfficeIn the ensuing struggle, Morris tried to stab her with the knife but missed, the complaint says, theStar Tribunereports.He ended up stabbing the boy who was standing behind his mother, the complaint says, KSTP reports.Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.Bleeding from the chest where he had been stabbed, the boy called 911 to report that Morris was attacking his mother, prosecutors said, the Tribune reports.When officers arrived, they found the boy lying in a pool of blood on the kitchen floor, theTribunereports. He later succumbed to his wounds at the hospital.They found the woman’s 1-year-old daughter in the apartment, covered in blood. The woman had cuts on her head and hands and deep bite marks on one arm, theStar Tribunereports.AGoFundMeset up in Isaac’s honor says, “He was killed after being stabbed in a situation no child should have to endure. He will forever be remembered as a Hero for his Bravery, literally giving up his life to protect those he loved.Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.Isaac “was a son, a brother, a grandchild, a cousin, a nephew, and a friend to others, it says.“In honor of his memory, his family would like to ensure his legacy lives on and his voice is never forgotten,” it says. “Money donated will be put towards something Isaac would be most proud of. Our prayers are with them.“Morris remains held at the Renville County Jail on $500,000 unconditional bail. He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 10 at the Renville County Courthouse.His attorney said he couldn’t comment since the case is still pending.
A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to stabbing his girlfriend’s 13-year-old son during an argument that turned violent, according to multiple reports.
On Wednesday, Houston Allen Morris, 39, of Olivia, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder without intent while committing a felony and an amended felony charge of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, theWest Central Tribunereports.
He had initially pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the death of Isaac Hoff and attempted second-degree murder of his mother. As part of a plea agreement, prosecutors will drop the second second-degree murder count,KSTPreports.
The charges stem from the early morning hours of March 24, 2022, when Morris and Hoff’s mother, who has not been named, were arguing and he began assaulting her, according to the criminal complaint, KSTP reports.
They had been dating for about a year and he had just moved into her apartment two weeks earlier, the complaint says, according to the outlet.
She had received an order of protection for herself and her son on March 1, theStar Tribunereports.
During the fight, Morris strangled the woman before hitting her on the head with a pipe and then a metal bed frame, the criminal complaint says,the West Central Tribunereports.
In an attempt to defend herself, she grabbed a knife from under a bed but he wrested it away from her, the criminal complaint says.
Houston Allen Morris.Renville County Sheriff’s Office
In the ensuing struggle, Morris tried to stab her with the knife but missed, the complaint says, theStar Tribunereports.
He ended up stabbing the boy who was standing behind his mother, the complaint says, KSTP reports.
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Bleeding from the chest where he had been stabbed, the boy called 911 to report that Morris was attacking his mother, prosecutors said, the Tribune reports.
When officers arrived, they found the boy lying in a pool of blood on the kitchen floor, theTribunereports. He later succumbed to his wounds at the hospital.
They found the woman’s 1-year-old daughter in the apartment, covered in blood. The woman had cuts on her head and hands and deep bite marks on one arm, theStar Tribunereports.
AGoFundMeset up in Isaac’s honor says, “He was killed after being stabbed in a situation no child should have to endure. He will forever be remembered as a Hero for his Bravery, literally giving up his life to protect those he loved.
Isaac “was a son, a brother, a grandchild, a cousin, a nephew, and a friend to others, it says.
“In honor of his memory, his family would like to ensure his legacy lives on and his voice is never forgotten,” it says. “Money donated will be put towards something Isaac would be most proud of. Our prayers are with them.”
Morris remains held at the Renville County Jail on $500,000 unconditional bail. He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 10 at the Renville County Courthouse.
His attorney said he couldn’t comment since the case is still pending.
source: people.com
