BOISE, Idaho — A man was arrested Monday night for allegedly killing his mother in Idaho.
According to KTVB, the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office said that a woman was found dead in her house in Middleton, Idaho, Monday evening.
Levi Isaac Davis, 26, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by the Idaho Statesman.
KTVB reported that Davis was also arrested for a parole violation from the Idaho Department of Probation and Parole.
The Idaho Statesman identified the victim as Karly Cantrell, Davis’ mother. She was also the executive director of the West Valley Humane Society in Caldwell, Idaho.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the Canyon County Prosecutor’s Office obtained by the Idaho Statesman, Davis allegedly stabbed his mother in her neck and her abdomen.
Cantrell’s husband, Kevin Kline, got home around 3:35 p.m. Monday and found his wife, according to the affidavit obtained by the Idaho Statesman.
WVHS released a statement on Cantrell’s death, according to the Idaho Stateman.
“Karly was the heart and soul of West Valley Humane Society and a fierce advocate for both animals and people in need. She was a kind, compassionate and empathetic friend, mother, wife, grandmother and daughter. Her impact on the world moves far past the animal shelter and directly into the hearts of the many she took under her wing,” WVHS said on Facebook.
Davis’ bond was set at $5 million dollars on Tuesday by Canyon County Judge Matthew Thompson, according to KTVB.
According to Canyon County Prosecutor Sean Jorgeson per KTVB, Davis’ charge could be upgraded to first-degree murder.
The investigation is ongoing and no possible motive has been released.