On September 19, 2025 Minneapolis took a report of threats to Victim 1 and 2 by their nephew, KEENER, MORRIS LESTER [DOB REDACTED], herein after "Defendant" via phone and text messages. Victims reported to Minneapolis police based on residency within the city of Minneapolis, Hennepin County. Officers learned Defendant called Victim 1 and told Victim 1 that he "wanted [his] head for a long time." After the call, Victim 1 sent a message documenting the threat to Defendant who replied with: "I want to kill you so bad", ". I promise you.
I promise I'm going to pull up [to your house]", and "I'm about to pull up to your house." Victim 1 also had a voicemail from Defendant that stated: "I promise I will f*ck your world up", "I will unalive [kill] you", and "I don't care if you file a police report". Victim 1 and 2 are married and do not feel safe and believe Defendant is capable of hurting or killing them. On September 22, 2025 Victim 2 obtained an ex-parte Harassment Restraining Order in Hennepin County Court file 27-HA-CV-25-2180 however it could not be served on Defendant and is closed.
Defendant has the following prior felony adjudications or convictions: 1st Degree Burglary in Hennepin County Court file ••-CR-••-••••; Attempted 1st Degree Burglary in Hennepin County Court file ••-CR-••-••••; Attempted 1st Degree Burglary in Hennepin County Court file ••-CR-••-••••; Attempted 1st Degree Burglary in Hennepin County Court file ••-CR-••-••••; Simply Robbery in Hennepin County Court file ••-CR-••-••••; and 5th Degree Drug possession in Hennepin County Court file ••-CR-••-••••. Based on the seriousness of this case and the possible penalties attached, a warrant is requested to address bail and conditions necessary to protect the public safety and ensure Defendant's reappearance.
