A tragic incident occurred in Frankfort, Illinois on September 1, 2026. Corie A. Walsh (40) is accused of killing her 2-year-old son, Barrett 'Bear' Walsh, and reportedly told police she did it because she believed he was the 'devil' and the 'anti-Christ'. The Discovery: A neighbor found Barrett hanging from a basement rafter. The neighbor performed CPR until help arrived, but Barrett was pronounced dead from asphyxiation.
The Scene: Walsh was found fully clothed in an upstairs bathtub with self-inflicted cuts; the neighbor had to take a knife away from her. An 8-month-old infant was left alone upstairs, and two school-aged siblings returned home to the scene; all three other children were unharmed. The 'Antichrist' Claim: Walsh allegedly told police she killed Barrett because 'he was the devil and the anti-Christ'; she also reportedly planned to poison her husband.
Insanity Defense: Her attorneys argue she was in a 'state of psychosis' and plan to use an insanity defense; they deny it was a 'copycat' of the Lindsay Clancy case. Walsh is represented by Andrea Lyon, who previously defended Casey Anthony. Prosecutors say Walsh was 'very invested' in the Lindsay Clancy trial and was texting about it just hours before the killing. On September 8, a judge ordered Walsh to remain in custody, citing she is a 'clear and present threat' to her family. Walsh is expected back in court on September 24. Source: ABC News
