On Mother’s Day morning, May 11, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded in Houston, Texas, when 36-year-old Bao Dinh allegedly fatally stabbed his mother and injured his father at their home on North Fallen Bough Drive. According to ABC, Dinh claimed he had experienced a vivid dream instructing him to kill his parents to “prevent a massive global war.”
Authorities reported that Dinh first attacked his father, striking him multiple times with a dumbbell before stabbing him. When his father called out for help, Dinh’s mother appeared at the bottom of the stairs, where he allegedly stabbed her. She was transported to the hospital but succumbed to her injuries around 6 a.m.
Court officials noted that Dinh was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the incident. A judge deemed him a threat to public safety and set his bond at $1.5 million.
This heartbreaking event underscores the critical importance of mental health awareness and intervention. If you or someone you know is struggling, resources are available:
- Houston Area Women’s Center: 24-hour hotline at 713-528-2121 or 1-800-256-0551
- Family Time Crisis Center: Available 24/7 at 281-446-2615
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Crisis Text Line: Text START to 88788(KHOU)
Seeking help is a sign of strength, and support is available for those in need.
