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Woman dies weeks after being stabbed; husband charged
An east Houston woman has died three weeks after allegedly being stabbed by her husband. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez talked to the woman's family, including her brother, who says he saw the attack via FaceTime.
HOUSTON - An alleged domestic violence victim has died after authorities say she was stabbed by her husband earlier this month in their east Houston home.
East Houston: Wife allegedly stabbed by husband
The backstory:
The incident was reported Dec. 3 on Islamorada Drive and Cay Col Court, near John Ralston and Tidwell Roads.
A Harris County sergeant said neighbors called authorities about an altercation between two people.
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Wife stabbed by husband in Houston Parkway home | Full police report
An investigation is underway after an alleged altercation between a married couple led to the wife being stabbed on Dec. 3. Harris County Sgt. Tommy Smith provided information at the scene.
What's New:
According to court records, 54-year-old Rosevelt Gilliam stabbed his wife, 58-year-old Kimberly Gilliam. Rosevelt is accused of then pouring gasoline on Kimberly in an attempt to burn her.
Kimberly was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Her family tells FOX 26 that her complications from the incident are what eventually resulted in her death on Dec. 20.
Rosevelt was also taken to a hospital after he allegedly set himself on fire. Records show that he has since been dismissed from the hospital and is now in jail on a $1.5 million bond for aggravated assault of a family member with a weapon.
‘You claimed her destiny’
What they're saying:
Kimberly's brother, Salama Morgan, spoke to FOX 26 from a hospital bed. He said his blood pressure spiked after learning of his sister's death.
Salama claims that he watched the incident happen via FaceTime when Rosevelt called Kimberly's mother.
"He was like, ‘Ms. Morgan, I’m calling you to let [you] know that this is your daughter's last day on Earth,'" Salama said. "I've never begged a man in my life, but I was begging him not to kill my sister."
Kimberly's sister, Decheshe Morgan, says Rosevelt's actions not only stopped her sister's life, but had a ripple effect on their family.
"By doing everything that you did to her on Dec. 3, you claimed her destiny. We don't know what she could've done, who she could've been moving forward," said Dechese. "You took her away from so many that loved her."
Suspect's criminal history
Dig deeper:
The alleged stabbing isn't Rosevelt Gilliam's first time in trouble with Houston Police.
According to Harris County court documents, he was arrested several times in the past for different issues, including assault on a family member and aggravated robbery. His full criminal charges are listed here:
- Aggravated Assault of a Family Member causing serious bodily injuries with a weapon — Dec. 2025
- Assault of a Family Member — July 2024
- Evading arrest — Oct. 1995
- Failure to identify as a fugitive — Oct. 1995
- Evading arrest — June 1995
- Criminal mischief — June 1995
- Deadly Conduct — June 1995
- Aggravated robbery — May 1990
What's next:
Rosevelt Gilliam is expected to be in court on January 8th.
Help the family, end domestic violence
What you can do:
The family of Kimberly has a GoFundMe available here to help with funeral expenses.
If you or anyone you know is in a domestic violence situation, these resources can help:
- Call 911 if you're in immediate danger
- Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "START" to 88788
For more resources in the Greater Houston area, click here.
The Source: Houston Police, Harris County Clerk of Courts, and the family of the victim.