A Texas mother is facing attempted capital murder charges after police said she stabbed her husband and their two young children during an early-morning attack inside their Northlake home.
Holly Leeann Flores, 37, was arrested on Tuesday, October 6, after her husband called 911 at about 4:20 a.m. and reported that his wife had a knife and had stabbed him.
Northlake police officers arrived at the family’s home in the 1200 block of Daylily Drive within minutes.
During a protective sweep of the house, officers discovered that the couple’s 3-year-old daughter and 10-month-old son had also suffered stab wounds.
The husband had an injury to his head, while both children had stab wounds to their chests.
The three victims were taken to hospitals for treatment and were expected to survive.
Flores was also injured during the incident. She was taken to a hospital, treated for a small injury to her chest and later transported to the Denton County Jail.
She now faces two counts of attempted capital murder and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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Northlake Police Receive Early-Morning 911 Call
The incident began shortly after 4 a.m. Tuesday when Flores’ husband contacted emergency services from the family home.
According to police, the 34-year-old man told dispatchers that his wife had a knife and had stabbed him.
Northlake Police Chief Robert Crawford said information from the 911 call indicated that the husband was attempting to get to the couple’s children while Flores was allegedly trying to attack him.
Officers arrived at the residence within minutes and detained Flores.
The initial police response focused on securing the home and determining whether anyone else inside was injured.
A protective sweep then led officers to the two children.
Police Find Two Children With Stab Wounds
Officers found the couple’s 3-year-old daughter and 10-month-old son inside the home with stab wounds to their chests.
The children were rushed to a Fort Worth hospital for medical treatment.
Their father was also taken to a hospital after suffering a head injury.
Police later said all three victims were expected to survive.
The children’s ages have drawn particular attention to the case because both alleged victims are under 10 and prosecutors have filed two attempted capital murder charges in connection with them.
According to the latest reports, the children remained hospitalized but were expected to recover from their injuries.
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Holly Leeann Flores Arrested After Hospital Treatment
Flores was also injured during the incident.
Police said she suffered a small cut to her chest and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
After receiving stitches, she was released and transported to the Denton County Jail.
Flores is facing:
- Two counts of attempted capital murder of a person under 10
- One count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
The charges are allegations, and Flores is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The investigation remains active as detectives examine what happened before police arrived at the Northlake home.
Arrest Affidavit Reveals More Details
New details have emerged from an arrest warrant affidavit released after Flores’ arrest.
According to the affidavit, Flores’ husband told investigators that he had noticed changes in her behavior before the alleged attack.
He reportedly told police that Flores had been dealing with postpartum depression.
The affidavit also describes events inside the home during the hours before the stabbing.
According to the account, the husband woke during the night and noticed Flores lighting a candle. He also reportedly saw a kitchen knife on the bedroom dresser.
The situation led to a confrontation between the couple.
The husband eventually returned to sleep on the couch, according to the affidavit.
He later woke after hearing the children crying.
When he went toward the bedroom, he allegedly encountered Flores holding the kitchen knife.
According to the affidavit, Flores allegedly attacked him, striking him in the forehead with the knife.
He was eventually able to take the knife away and call 911.
Husband Reportedly Tried to Protect the Children
The 911 call is an important part of the investigation because the husband was reportedly trying to reach the children while the alleged attack was taking place.
Police said he reported being attacked with the knife while attempting to get to the children.
The affidavit provides additional details about the struggle between the couple.
According to the document, the husband told investigators that he managed to disarm Flores.
He was then able to contact emergency services.
The children were subsequently discovered by officers during the protective sweep of the home.
Their injuries required immediate medical attention.
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Police Had Been Called to the Home Several Times
The Northlake Police Department has also revealed that officers had responded to the family’s home several times before the October 6 incident.
Chief Crawford said police had been called to the residence approximately five times since March.
Most of the previous calls involved welfare concerns.
Authorities have not publicly explained all the circumstances surrounding those earlier calls.
Crawford said investigators did not want to release information that could be taken out of context while the case remained under investigation.
“I don’t want to say anything out of context right now, so some of that information will probably come out later,” Crawford said.
The previous police responses are now part of the wider investigation as detectives attempt to understand what happened before the alleged stabbing.
Questions About Postpartum Depression
The case has also brought attention to postpartum mental health after the husband’s account in the arrest affidavit reportedly referenced postpartum depression.
However, it is important to distinguish that allegation from a confirmed motive.
Police have not publicly established postpartum depression as the motive for the alleged attack.
The affidavit records the husband’s account of Flores’ behavior and his concerns about her mental state before the incident.
Newly released documents also reportedly contain statements about Flores’ behavior during and after the incident, including an alleged statement about wanting to die. Those details remain part of the investigation and should not be treated as a final explanation for what happened.
Mental health conditions can be complex, and the existence of a mental health concern does not by itself explain or predict violent behavior.
Investigators will ultimately have to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack.
What Happened Inside the Northlake Home?
Based on information released by police and the arrest affidavit, investigators are examining a sequence of events that began during the early hours of October 6.
The husband reportedly noticed unusual behavior during the night.
A confrontation followed.
Later, he heard the children crying and went to check on them.
He then reportedly encountered Flores with a knife and was attacked.
After managing to take the knife away, he called 911.
Police arrived shortly afterward and found the children injured inside the home.
The exact sequence of events and what prompted the alleged attack remain under investigation.
All Three Victims Expected to Survive
One of the most significant developments in the case is that the husband and both children survived.
The father suffered a head injury.
The 3-year-old girl and 10-month-old boy suffered chest wounds and required hospital treatment.
Police initially provided limited information about their medical conditions, but later reporting indicated that the three victims were expected to recover.
The investigation nevertheless remains serious because of the ages of the children and the nature of the charges against Flores.
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Flores Remains in Denton County Jail
After being treated at a hospital, Flores was taken into custody and transported to the Denton County Jail.
Her preliminary charges include two counts of attempted capital murder and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The attempted capital murder charges relate to the alleged attacks involving the two children.
As the case moves forward, prosecutors and investigators are expected to review the evidence collected from the home, the 911 call, medical records and witness accounts.
More information could emerge as court proceedings continue.
Investigation Into Northlake Stabbing Continues
Northlake police have not announced a final motive for the alleged attack.
Detectives are continuing to examine what happened before the stabbing and whether previous incidents at the home are connected to the October 6 case.
The previous welfare calls may provide additional context, but police have not publicly established a direct connection between those calls and the alleged attack.
Authorities are also expected to examine statements from the husband, medical evidence and other information gathered at the residence.
The case remains active.
Flores has been accused of serious crimes, but the allegations have not been proven in court.
What Happens Next in the Texas Case?
The next stage of the case will involve the criminal court process and the continued investigation by Northlake police.
Prosecutors will review the evidence and determine how the case proceeds.
Additional information could also become available through court records, police statements and future hearings.
For the family, the immediate priority remains recovery after the traumatic incident.
The three alleged victims survived the attack, while Flores remains in custody as the investigation continues.
The case has also raised broader questions about family welfare, mental health concerns and how previous calls for assistance are handled when authorities respond to a household multiple times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Holly Leeann Flores?
Holly Leeann Flores is a 37-year-old Northlake, Texas, woman who was arrested on October 6, 2026, after police said her husband and two young children were stabbed inside their home. She faces two attempted capital murder charges and one aggravated assault charge.
What happened in the Northlake stabbing?
Police said Flores allegedly attacked her husband and their two children with a knife at their home on Daylily Drive in Northlake. The husband suffered a head injury, while the children suffered chest wounds.
Did the husband and children survive?
Yes. Police and subsequent reports said the husband and both children survived and were expected to recover from their injuries.
How old are the children involved?
The children are a 3-year-old girl and a 10-month-old boy.
What charges does Holly Flores face?
Flores faces two counts of attempted capital murder of a person under 10 and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Has police identified a motive?
No confirmed motive has been announced. The arrest affidavit includes the husband’s account that Flores had been dealing with postpartum depression and that her behavior had changed, but investigators have not publicly established that as the motive.
Had police visited the home before?
Yes. Northlake Police Chief Robert Crawford said officers had responded to the home approximately five times since March, with most of those calls involving welfare concerns.
Where is Northlake, Texas?
Northlake is a town in Denton County in North Texas, north of Fort Worth and within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
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