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Illinois Mother Accused of Killing 2-Year-Old Son Also Planned to Poison Husband
Prosecutors say Corie Walsh also discussed poisoning her husband, while defense attorneys say she was in a psychotic episode and needs inpatient treatment.
- In court Tuesday, prosecutors revealed details surrounding the death of 2-year-old Barrett "Bear" Walsh in his Frankfort home, seeking to keep his mother, Corie Walsh, 40, detained pretrial.
- Neighbors discovered Walsh fully clothed in a bathtub of bloody water with injuries to her wrist and thighs, while her son was found hanging from a rafter in the basement.
- Defense attorney Robert Kerr argued Walsh was suffering from "brief psychotic disorder" and requires immediate treatment, while prosecutors contended she intended to "poison him with a drink" to harm her husband.
- Witnesses noted Walsh became "recently very invested in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial" before the incident, though defense attorneys called "Lindsay Clancy copycat" allegations sickening.
- A judge ordered Walsh to remain detained, citing risks to her family, with her next court appearance scheduled for Sept. 24 as her husband and mother provide "unwavering love and support.
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'None of Us Were Church Freaks': Classmate of Accused Lindsay Clancy Copycat Killer Shocked She Allegedly Murdered Son Because He Was 'the Antichrist'
A woman who grew up with Corie Walsh — the mother who has become known as a Lindsay Clancy copycat — was shocked to see Walsh was accused of murder.
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Alleged Lindsay Clancy Copycat's Ex-Pal Says Corie Was NOT Religious Amid Devil Claims About Her Son
A mistrial has been declared in Lindsay Clancy's case after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. However, amid the buzz around the case, an Illinois mom named Corie Walsh took inspiration from the heinous crime and brutally murdered her son. Now, days after the news went viral, her former friend has reacted to the incident.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right5Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Center, 38% Right
Bias Distribution
- 39% of the sources are Center, 38% of the sources lean Right
39% Center
L 23%
C 39%
R 38%
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