Mother Believed Son Was Devil | Austin News

A Frankfort, Illinois mother, Corie Walsh, 40, faces first-degree murder charges after her two-year-old son was found dead in the basement—she allegedly believed he was the devil. Neighbors discovered the boy and performed CPR before finding Walsh injured in a bathtub; the child died of asphyxia. The case has stunned the community, sparking calls for greater neighborly support. Prosecutors note Walsh reportedly obsessed over another high-profile murder trial, while her attorney claims she suffered a psychotic break. Three other children in the home were unharmed. Walsh remains in custody and is scheduled for court this Tuesday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b0943f48d381de46