Court docs reveal why Frankfort mom said she killed 2-year-old son, tried to harm herself - NBC 5 Chicago
Court documents reveal harrowing details regarding the murder of a 2-year-old boy in Frankfort, Illinois, allegedly by his mother. The mother, Corie A. Walsh, is currently in custody facing first-degree murder charges.
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Details emerged Friday about why a mother told authorities she killed her 2-year-old son earlier this week in south suburban Frankfort. Paris Schutz reports.
WARNING: Details in this story are graphic and may be disturbing for some readers.
Horrifying details of how the murder of a 2-year-old child inside a Frankfort home unfolded are coming to light just days after the tragic scene was discovered by a neighbor, who also found the child's mother attempting to harm herself inside, court documents show.
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The situation has been the source of plenty of speculation and headlines after the quiet suburban neighborhood was rocked by news that a young child was killed, allegedly at the hands of his 40-year-old mom, inside a home with at least three other kids.
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