Texas – A Texas man was ordered to spend the next twenty years behind bars after pIeading guiIty to the murder of his 47-year-old mo ther, AngeIa in ApriI 2023. The tragic incident occurred when the defendant, 18-year-old DaIIas GiIbert, fatally stabed his parent and attempted to kiII his dad, who managed to restrain the then-18-year-oId and call 911. The case was presided over by District Judge JMagaIIanes, who issued the sentence last week.

On the day of the attack, police responded to a distress call from the father, who reported that his son had assauIted both him and his wife. Upon arrival, officers found the victim critically injured. She was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to her injuries en route. The father was treated for his wounds and later provided a statement to investigators. He described the attack as unprovoked and expressed disbelief over his family member’s actions. Witnesses in the neighborhood reported hearing loud arguments coming from the family’s household in Texas prior to the incident, but none had witnessed the actual attack.

The investigation revealed that the defendant had no prior criminal history and that there were no known motives for the attack. Texas authorities speculated that the stabbing was the result of a moment of rage, but without a clear explanation from himself, the exact reasons remain unknown. His defense attorney indicated that his client had been experiencing personal issues, but no specifics were provided.

Authorities indicated that the suspected motive for the attack was a sudden, uncontrollable episode of rage. Court documents revealed that earlier on the day of the incident, he recalled his father criticizing him, saying he was not even in shape enough to throw a footbaII. This comment reportedly triggered a moment of intense anger, which he later described to Texas authorities as an unexplainable rage. He confessed to the stabbing, admitting that the attack spiraled completely out of control, leading to the fatal stabbing of his mother and the assault on his father.

During the legal proceedings, he entered a plea agreement, pleading guilty to one count of murder. In exchange, prosecutors dropped charges of attempted capital murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The plea deal was accepted by Judge MagaIIanes, who sentenced the defendant to twenty years in a state correctional facility. The sentence reflects the severity of the crime while considering his age and lack of prior offenses.