Burlington Woman Accused of Cousin's Stabbing Death Learns of Victim's Passing

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Jurors on Friday witnessed the moment when Tisha Bounds, a 50-year-old Burlington woman accused of stabbing her cousin Derius Lashaun Moore to death, learned that the 33-year-old Chicago man had succumbed to his injuries. The jury saw video footage of Bounds shaking and crying in disbelief as a detective informed her that the man she had previously believed she had only injured had in fact died. The stabbing incident occurred last March at an apartment on Angular Street.

Why it matters

This case highlights the tragic consequences of violence within families and the emotional toll it can take on all involved. The jury's firsthand view of Bounds' reaction to the news of her cousin's death provides insight into the complex human dynamics at play in such cases.

The details

Bounds is accused of stabbing her 33-year-old cousin Derius Lashaun Moore last March at an apartment in Burlington, Iowa. She had assumed until Friday's court proceedings that she had only injured Moore, not killed him. The jury was shown video footage of Bounds shaking and crying in disbelief when a detective informed her that Moore had died from his injuries.

• The stabbing incident occurred last March at an Angular Street apartment.
• The trial began on Friday, February 9, 2026.