Teen Stabs Father Then Vanishes | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

An 18-year-old from Racine allegedly stabbed his own father during a tense, emotional moment—claiming he was going through a tough time and even tried to harm himself before asking for a hug. As they hugged, he pulled out a knife and stabbed his dad in the neck. The father disarmed him and fled to a neighbor’s house for help. Joseph vanished for 10 hours, eventually turning up 650 miles away—smiling in his booking photo. He now faces attempted homicide charges as authorities continue investigating this shocking case. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…