Burnsville, Minnesota — A Burnsville man with a history of domestic violence has been charged with second-degree intentional murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of his partner, Danielle Grace Warren, Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena announced on Friday.
Jason Philip Filas, 48, was formally charged in connection with the brutal killing that took place inside a Burnsville home on Wednesday, May 7.
Police officers arrived at the home around 9:35 a.m. after receiving a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance.
According to the criminal complaint, officers discovered blood on the front door handle and saw an unresponsive person lying in a pool of blood through a rear window. After forcing entry, officers discovered Warren seated upright against a couch, with multiple stab wounds to her face, neck, and chest.
Warren and Filas’ two young children were in the house at the time, but they were unharmed, according to a news release.
According to court documents, Warren called her sister in distress prior to the alleged attack, claiming Filas was “freaking out.” Moments later, as Filas entered the home, Warren pretended to be on the phone with police. Her scream, “He has a knife, call 911, call 911!” was the last her sister heard before the line went dead.
The sister immediately called 911 and attempted to contact Warren again, according to the complaint. This time, Filas answered the phone. “She should never have cheated on me,” he allegedly stated before hanging up the phone.
Filas received an alert and fled the scene before police arrived. A short time later, a Lakeville police officer noticed his vehicle speeding and conducted a traffic stop. Filas exited the vehicle but refused orders to comply, eventually fleeing on foot. He was apprehended after being tased and arrested.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Warren had at least nine stab wounds to her head, neck, and upper torso. Her death was ruled as homicidal violence.
Court records show Filas has a troubling history of domestic abuse, according to the news release. He was charged with domestic assault against Warren in March and recently pleaded guilty to violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) for a separate April incident. Both cases are being prosecuted by Burnsville municipal attorneys.
Filas is currently being held at the Dakota County Jail on a $2 million bail, as ordered by Judge Timothy McManus. His next court appearance is scheduled for May 27th at 1:30 p.m. in Hastings.
“This is yet another tragic reminder of the deadly consequences of domestic violence,” County Attorney Keena stated. “Our hearts go out to the victim’s family and especially her children, who now face a life forever altered by this senseless act.”
For more than 50 years, a nonprofit organization based in Burnsville has helped survivors and others affected by domestic violence. 360 Communities Violence Prevention and Intervention Manager Ann Averill stated that the organization provides a variety of resources and services, including emergency housing and advocacy training.
“A lot of the work we do is really survivor-led,” Averill stated. “We ask people for their needs and try to help them along the way. One of the most important things we can assist people with is developing an individualized safety plan.”
360 Communities employs community advocates throughout Dakota County. Averill has been with the organization for almost 20 years. “We see a lot of sad situations and really tragic situations; very similar to what happened last week in Burnsville and very often recently, but I know the work that we’re doing is helping, and I know that we’re making a difference in people’s lives.”
According to Violence Free Minnesota, Warren is the state’s sixth confirmed victim of intimate partner homicide in 2025. Since her death, the total has increased to seven.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence and requires assistance, call 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788 to speak with someone from the National Domestic Violence Hotline.