Illinois Mom Charged After Son's Death, Suicide Attempt

In Frankfort, Illinois, a disturbing incident unfolded when Corie Walsh, 40, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder. The charges stem from the death of her 2-year-old son, Barrett Walsh, who was found hanging in the basement of their home.

Officers responding to a welfare check discovered the toddler unresponsive, with a neighbor attempting CPR. Tragically, the child was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Preliminary autopsy findings indicate asphyxia due to ligature compression of the neck.

Walsh herself was found in a bathtub, exhibiting self-inflicted injuries to her wrists and thighs, in what appeared to be a suicide attempt. She has since received medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

Prosecutors noted Walsh had become intensely interested in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, which had recently concluded with a mistrial. She had reportedly been discussing the case in group texts just hours before the discovery.

Authorities have stated the preliminary investigation points to a domestic-related homicide. Walsh allegedly made statements about harming her other children and her husband upon his return. Her husband was out of town, and an infant and two school-aged children were home and unharmed.