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Court docs reveal why Frankfort mom said she killed 2
NBC 5 Chicago • • general
Key Points:
- Corie A. Walsh, a 40-year-old mother in Frankfort, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder after her 2-year-old son, Barrett Walsh, was found dead by asphyxia due to ligature compression in their home.
- A neighbor discovered Barrett hanging from a basement rafter and performed CPR before police arrived; Walsh was found in a bathtub with self-inflicted wounds and admitted to killing her son, claiming he was the "devil" and "anti-Christ."
- The home also contained an infant and two school-aged children who were unharmed; Walsh's husband was out of state during the incident.
- Court documents revealed Walsh had recently been deeply engaged with the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, which involved a mother killing her children and raised discussions on maternal mental health.
- Frankfort officials expressed condolences and urged the community to withhold judgment as the investigation continues, emphasizing respect for the family's privacy during this difficult time.
