Tisha Bounds found guilty of second-degree murder

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A Des Moines County jury has found 50-year-old Tisha Bounds guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her 33-year-old cousin, Darius Lashaun Moore. The verdict came after four hours of deliberation following four days of witness testimony that Bounds had gotten into a fight with Moore over housing when the stabbing occurred.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of violence within families and the need for better resources and support to prevent such tragedies. The guilty verdict also demonstrates the justice system's ability to hold perpetrators accountable for violent crimes.

The details

Witnesses testified that Bounds and Moore, who were cousins, had gotten into a fight over housing that led to Bounds stabbing Moore. The jury deliberated for four hours before delivering the second-degree murder conviction against Bounds.

• The incident occurred last year.
• The four-day trial ended with closing arguments on February 12, 2026.
• The jury reached a guilty verdict on February 13, 2026 after four hours of deliberation.