Woman killed boyfriend after she learned of infidelity: Cops
Share this @internewscast.com

Dsani Badgett

Dsani Badgett (Knox County Sheriff’s Office).

After uncovering messages that indicated her boyfriend was unfaithful, a Tennessee woman reportedly waited for him to come home from work and then shot him, police report.

According to court records, 20-year-old Dsani Badgett has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Stephen Morgan, in Knox County. Information from an incident report by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, accessed by local NBC partner WBIR and CBS affiliate WVLT, indicates deputies responded to a shooting at around 5:40 p.m. on Saturday. Upon their arrival, they found Badgett in the driveway calling for help.

Love true crime? Sign up for our newsletter, The Law&Crime Docket, to get the latest real-life crime stories delivered right to your inbox.

Inside, authorities found Morgan with a gunshot wound to the chest. Paramedics declared him dead at the scene. Badgett allegedly informed detectives that Morgan had been using her phone due to his being broken. She claimed that he had logged into his Yahoo account on her device, where she discovered messages pointing to his alleged infidelity.

The defendant allegedly grabbed a gun from their bedroom nightstand and “sat on the couch waiting” for an hour until he returned home from work. When he arrived home, she confronted him. She reportedly told deputies she racked the gun several times to show it was loaded and demanded he “do things regarding the situation of their relationship.”

More from Law&Crime: ‘Pocket all profits’: Scheming husband left dismembered wife’s legs in dumpster as he plied strip club girlfriend with apartment and $30K-limit credit card

“The argument got escalated and Mr. Morgan attempted to grab the gun from Ms. Badgett and at that time Ms. Badgett discharged the firearm, striking Mr. Morgan in the left hand and upper chest chest/armpit area,” detectives reportedly wrote.

Cops arrested Badgett and transported her to the Roger D. Wilson Detention Center, where she remains on a $300,000 bond.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Father Sentenced for Tragic Incident: Deliberate Harm to 8-Month-Old Following Walmart Dispute

Background: Justin Golden reads a statement in court at his sentencing on…

Justice for Etan Patz: Prosecutors Demand Murder Reinstatement in Notorious NYC Child Case

Prosecutors in New York City are advocating for the reinstatement of a…

Shocking Allegation: Freshman Student’s ‘Hit List’ Raises Alarming Safety Concerns in High School

A 14-year-old boy from Maine has been taken into custody after authorities…

Revolutionizing Healthcare: Ionic Alliance Foundation Champions Healing Over Profit

Every year, the healthcare system is burdened by a staggering $250 billion…

Court Dismisses Unusual Lawsuit Alleging Chief Justice Roberts’ Role in Executive Branch

President Donald Trump greets Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts as he…

Joran Van der Sloot Discovered in Critical Condition with Neck Injury, Authorities Report

Last week, Joran Van der Sloot, convicted for murder, reportedly attempted suicide…

Utah Woman Receives Back-to-Back Sentences for Parents’ Tragic Murder

The tragic case of a Utah woman who took the lives of…

Tragic Incident: Man Accused of Killing Father and Stealing Truck in Disturbing Crime

Inset: Bryan Pedigo ( Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department). Background: The street where…

Heartwarming Holiday Miracle: Rescue Operation Reunites 43 Children with Families in 12 Days

In a significant breakthrough, federal authorities revealed on Thursday the successful rescue…

Reserve Officer and Bus Driver Accused of Child Abuse Involving Seven Victims

A reserve police officer and his wife have been taken into custody,…

Additional Teens Face Charges Following Violent Altercation at Sydney Shopping Centre

Two more teenagers have been charged over an alleged brawl at a…

Mastermind Behind Fatal Home Invasion Faces Justice as Accomplices Turn Against Him

Background: News footage of Patrick Watson in court on Dec. 16 as…