Woman Sentenced to 14 Years for Husband's Murder

A Westmont woman has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for the 2013 murder of her husband.

Lisa Davis, age 44 of the 500 block of West 61st Street, Westmont, pleaded guilty March 18 to one count of second degree murder, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Judge Liam Brennan heard the plea and handed down the sentence.

A 911 call on Feb. 15, 2013, brought Westmont police to the home of Lisa Davis and her husband, 49-year-old David Davis, where they found David Davis bleeding from a knife wound on his abdomen, according to the state’s attorney’s office. David Davis was treated at the scene and brought to a hospital, but he died that night.

Police arrested Lisa Davis at the scene, and she has been in custody since her arrest, held in lieu of $2 million bail.

An investigation showed Lisa Davis and David Davis had a verbal fight that ended with Lisa Davis stabbing David Davis with a kitchen knife.

Davis must serve half of her 14-year sentence before she’s eligible for parole. She will be given credit for the time she’s already served in custody, according to the state’s attorney’s office.

“This is a very sad case where a verbal argument between a husband and wife turned physical and escalated to the point of murder.” said DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Davis’ surviving family and friends as they move forward with their lives without David. This case should serve as a warning to others that if you find yourself in an emotional, heated argument, take a step back to allow yourself some time to cool off before the situation gets out of control.”

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