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IL Mother Charged in Toddler's Murder After Apparent Suicide Attempt
4 Sep
Summary
- Mother charged with three counts of first-degree murder.
- Toddler found deceased after 911 call from a teenager.
- Mother found attempting self-harm, suffered life-threatening injuries.
A devastating incident in Frankfort, Illinois, has led to murder charges against a mother. Corie Walsh, 38, faces three counts of first-degree murder after her 2-year-old child was found deceased inside their home on Brook Stone Court.
Police were alerted by a 17-year-old girl who called 911 for assistance on Tuesday afternoon. Upon arrival, officers found the toddler receiving CPR from the teenager. Despite efforts, the child was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
During their investigation within the residence, officers discovered Walsh attempting to harm herself. She was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The Will County Coroner's Office confirmed the child's death as an apparent homicide pending further investigation.
Three other children were present in the home and were found unharmed. The Illinois Department of Child and Family Services has become involved and stated they had no prior contact with the family before the incident.
