US woman charged with killing son ‘very invested’ in Lindsay Clancy trial, prosecutors say
Corie Walsh charged with murder after two-year-old Barrett found dead in basement of Illinois family home last week
TL;DR
- Corie Walsh is charged with first-degree murder in the death of her two-year-old son, Barrett.
- Prosecutors allege Walsh was closely following and texting about the Lindsay Clancy murder trial prior to her son's death.
- Walsh reportedly told investigators she killed her son because she believed he was the 'devil'.
- Her attorney stated Walsh was experiencing a psychotic episode.
- Barrett was found dead in the basement of the family's home, and the autopsy indicated asphyxia by ligature strangulation.
- Walsh was found with self-inflicted injuries.
- Authorities have not alleged a direct link between Clancy's trial and Walsh's actions, beyond Walsh's discussion of the case.