Corie Walsh’s arrest in Frankfort, Illinois, was already a devastating family story. Then newly released details added another layer: the mother had been closely following a nationally watched murder trial, and prosecutors say that interest continued until just hours before authorities arrived at her home.
The timeline is now becoming one of the most striking parts of the case. But before that detail emerged, investigators were focused on what Walsh allegedly told them about her 2-year-old son — and the explanation prosecutors included in the case raised an entirely different set of questions.
Corie Walsh, pictured in a family photo before her arrest. | Source: Facebook/ Joliet News
Walsh is charged with murder in connection with her young son’s death on September 1. The case quickly drew attention not only because of the allegations, but because of what prosecutors say she said afterward.
What Walsh Told Police
Walsh allegedly told police she “did this to her baby because he was the ‘devil’ and the ‘anti-Christ.’” The statement immediately became one of the most notable allegations to emerge after her arrest.
The remark is part of the prosecution’s account of what Walsh allegedly told investigators after the discovery at her home. The allegations against her have not yet been tested at trial.
