Skip to content
TrackPodcasts
newsSep 5, 20261:32

Mother Accused of Killing Son Believes He's the Devil | Portland Maine News

About this episode

A chilling domestic tragedy unfolds in Frankfort, Illinois, as Corie Walsh, 40, faces first-degree murder charges for the death of her two-year-old son—found unresponsive in the basement with a coroner’s ruling of asphyxia. Authorities allege Walsh told investigators her child was the “devil” and “anti-Christ,” sparking community alarm and raising disturbing questions about her mental state. A neighbor discovered the child and found Walsh allegedly harming herself in a bathtub; she’s now in custody and receiving medical care before court. Witnesses also suggest Walsh was obsessed with the recent mistrial of Lindsay Clancy, adding complexity to her psyche. Her attorney claims she suffered a psychotic episode at the time. Three other children in the home were unharmed. Walsh is set to appear in court 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/a2916ed3861e744b

Get every episode summarized

Each time Portland Maine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.

Email me new episodes

Free for 3 shows. No card needed.

Hosts & guests

Transcript ready

24 searchable segments. Every word is indexed and playable.

Mother Accused of Killing Son Believes He's the Devil | Portland Maine News

Portland Maine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

0:00
1:32

Full transcript

Portland Maine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mother Accused of Killing Son Believes He's the Devil | Portland Maine News. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

Authorities in Frankfurt, Illinois, have charged 40-year-old Corey Walsh with first-degree murder in the death of her two-year-old son. The child was found unresponsive in the basement, and despite efforts to revive him, he was pronounced dead at the hospital. The corner ruled the cause of death was Asphyxia, and police are treating this as a domestic homicide. According to court documents, Walsh allegedly told investigators she believed her son was the devil and the anti-Christ. This chilling motive, if true, points to a profound disconnect from reality. The incident has understandably shaken the local community, with residents expressing fear and a desire to support one another. The situation took a disturbing turn when a neighbor discovered the child and then found Walsh in a bathtub, reportedly harming herself with a knife. She was taken into custody and is currently receiving medical treatment before being transferred to the Will County Adult Attention Facility, adding another layer to this tragedy, witnesses reportedly told investigators that Walsh had become deeply interested in the murder trial

of another. Mother, Lindsey Clancy, whose case recently ended in a mistrial, this connection raises further questions about Walsh's state of mind leading up to the incident. Walsh's attorney has stated that his client experienced a psychotic episode at the time of the alleged murder. Meanwhile, three other children who were present in the home were unharmed. Walsh is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. From your city, powered by AI, this is Portland, Maine News, today.

More episodes

More from Portland Maine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

View all episodes →