'Dad killed my mom': 4-year-old called 911 after mother was allegedly slain by ex

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man accused of stabbing a mother of four appeared in court today, with chilling new details revealed in court documents.

Joseph Smate is accused of murdering 24-year-old Queena Isam, the woman with whom he shares four young children. Court documents reveal a four-year-old child alerted 911 dispatchers.

On July 19, the 28-year-old Smate allegedly stabbed Isam to death. On the day of the stabbing, the young child reportedly told 911 dispatchers, "My dad killed my mom," according to court documents, adding that there was "lots of blood" when she found her mom in the hallway.

Isam's four children, as well as another child who was not hers, were later found inside the home when police entered it, law enforcement officials said.

"My understanding is they're fine phy