Executive Summary
- Hallie Tobler, 22, was identified as the homicide victim, having suffered multiple stab wounds.
- Police discovered the couple in a locked apartment on the 3100 block of 40 Avenue South.
- Dylan Tobler, 23, is in police custody at a hospital with self-inflicted injuries.
- Authorities plan to transfer the suspect to Stearns County Jail upon his discharge.
St. Cloud Police Department officials have identified the victim in a recent homicide investigation as 22-year-old Hallie Tobler, following an incident at a residence on Saturday night. Authorities have taken the victim’s husband into custody in connection with the death.
According to police reports, officers responded to a medical emergency call at approximately 8:20 p.m. on the 3100 block of 40 Avenue South. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered Hallie Tobler and her husband, 23-year-old Dylan Tobler, inside their locked apartment.
The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy and determined that Hallie Tobler died from injuries consistent with multiple stab wounds. Investigators noted that Dylan Tobler was found at the scene with injuries believed to be self-inflicted.
Based on the preliminary investigation, authorities allege that Dylan Tobler is responsible for his wife’s injuries and subsequent death. He remains in stable condition at St. Cloud Hospital under the custody of the St. Cloud Police Department.
Upon his medical clearance, officials state that Dylan Tobler will be transported to the Stearns County Jail to await court proceedings on charges related to the homicide. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is currently assisting local police with the active investigation.
Procedural Next Steps
This case is currently transitioning from the initial forensic investigation phase to the prosecutorial stage, with state-level resources from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension supporting local findings. As the suspect is currently hospitalized, the formal arraignment process will be delayed until medical professionals deem him fit for transport to the Stearns County Jail. It is important to note that all individuals, including Dylan Tobler, are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
