St. Paul Police Arrest Man in Domestic Violence Homicide

St. Paul police have arrested a 34-year-old man, Joseph Davis, on suspicion of second-degree murder after a woman was found dead in a Frogtown home during a welfare check early Friday morning. The victim, who was reportedly in a relationship with Davis, was discovered alongside her unharmed 2-year-old daughter. Authorities determined the trauma to the woman's body indicated homicide, though specific details about the cause of death have not been disclosed. The incident marks the third homicide in St. Paul in 2025, a decrease compared to the same period last year. Police continue to investigate the circumstances and encourage anyone with information to contact the homicide unit. Support for domestic violence is available through Minnesota’s Day One hotline.