Hallie Marie Tobler, 22, was fatally stabbed in her St. Cloud, Minnesota apartment on February 7, 2026, and her husband, Dylan Tobler, 23, has been charged with second-degree murder.
Incident Details
Police responded to a 911 call around 8:20 p.m. at the couple’s home on the 3100 block of 40th Avenue South, where Hallie was found dead from multiple stab wounds and Dylan had self-inflicted injuries. A witness unlocked the door after not hearing from Hallie since February 3 and discovered the scene. Dylan was hospitalized in stable condition until February 10, when he was medically cleared, arrested, and booked into Stearns County Jail without bail initially (later set at up to $3 million).
Charges and Investigation
Dylan faces second-degree murder with intent (not premeditated), based on evidence suggesting he caused Hallie’s death and his own wounds were self-inflicted. The case remains active with Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension assistance; tips are sought via St. Cloud Police or Tri-County Crime Stoppers.
Family and Political Impact
Hallie was the daughter of Jeff Johnson, a former St. Cloud councilman and Republican gubernatorial candidate who suspended his 2026 campaign to replace Gov. Tim Walz. The Minnesota GOP expressed sorrow, and condolences came from rivals like Rep. Kristin Robbins and Sen. Amy Klobuchar.Remaining GOP contenders include Mike Lindell, Brad Kohler, and Kristin Robbins.
