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Mom Pleads Not Guilty in Son's Death, Husband Poison Plot
25 Sep
Summary
- Mother accused of strangling 2-year-old son and attempted husband poisoning.
- Defense claims mother experienced a psychotic episode and seeks hospital release.
- Family, including husband, supports mother entering a not guilty plea.
Corie Walsh, 40, a mother from Illinois, entered a plea of not guilty on Thursday during a preliminary hearing concerning the death of her 2-year-old son, Barrett. Prosecutors allege Walsh strangled Barrett and attempted to poison her husband, Michael Walsh, during what her defense describes as a psychotic episode.
Walsh's attorney, Andrea Lyon, emphasized that her client's family, including her husband, is providing support. Lyon stated that Walsh has never been violent and that her family believes she needs psychiatric treatment. The defense is actively seeking Walsh's pretrial release to a hospital, having subpoenaed jail treatment records.
Previously, a judge denied Walsh's release due to perceived danger to her husband and three surviving children. The defense continues to pursue psychiatric treatment for Walsh, asserting this is crucial for her recovery and well-being.
