Police: Man says he killed his mother during argument

A man has confessed to his mother's death, according to the Des Moines Police Department.Shortly before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Christopher W. Thompson turned himself in to the Polk County Jail and was transported to the Des Moines Police Department, where he was interviewed. According to police, he said that on Friday, Thompson and his mother, Paula Thompson, 50, were in an argument. He said he got violent with her and she died as a result. Authorities had responded to the 200 block of Pleasantview Drive shortly before 12:30 p.m. Wednesday for a welfare check. Officers found Paula Thompson deceased in the home. Christopher Thompson has been charged with first-degree murder. He is currently being booked in the Polk County Jail. Check back for updates on this story.

A man has confessed to his mother's death, according to the Des Moines Police Department.

Shortly before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Christopher W. Thompson turned himself in to the Polk County Jail and was transported to the Des Moines Police Department, where he was interviewed.


According to police, he said that on Friday, Thompson and his mother, Paula Thompson, 50, were in an argument. He said he got violent with her and she died as a result.

Authorities had responded to the 200 block of Pleasantview Drive shortly before 12:30 p.m. Wednesday for a welfare check. Officers found Paula Thompson deceased in the home.

Christopher Thompson has been charged with first-degree murder. He is currently being booked in the Polk County Jail.

Check back for updates on this story.