Illinois mother charged with murder after killing 2-year-old, attempting to harm herself

A 40-year-old Illinois mother has been charged with murder after killing her 2-year-old son. According to police and court records, the woman admitted to hanging the child from a basement rafter before attempting to harm herself. Authorities noted that the suspect had become very invested in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial prior to the incident. This heartbreaking tragedy occurred in a suburban area, leading to the woman's immediate arrest and subsequent legal charges for the crime.