Illinois woman accused of killing son represented by Casey Anthony attorney

Editor's Note: This article contains discussions of suicide. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can find resources in your area on the National Crisis Line website or by calling 988. (NewsNation) — A mother accused of killing her young son before trying to harm herself will be represented by an attorney who helped defend Casey Anthony. Corie Walsh, 40, is facing three counts of first-degree murder in the death of her 2-year-old son, Barrett, who was found dead in her suburban Chicago home. Walsh also had what was described as self-inflicted injuries. Walsh's first court appearance was set for Tuesday morning and she is being represented by Andrea Lyon, an attorney who has dubbed herself the 'Angel of Death Row.' Lyon helped defend Casey Anthony, who was found not guilty of killing her 2-year-old daughter in a highly publicized and controversial case. Lyon is arguing Walsh was suffering from a psychotic episode. According to court documents, Walsh told police her son was the devil. Police responded to a report of an injured child and found a neighbor performing CPR on the toddler, court documents said. Officials say Walsh admitted to killing her son after being taken to a hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries. Prosecutors say Walsh had become invested in the Lindsay Clancy trial, which ended in a mistrial last week. Clancy is charged with murder in the deaths of her three young children, with prosecutors saying it was a premeditated crime and the defense saying Clancy suffered from postpartum psychosis. The Clancy case has captured nationwide attention, sparking discussions about maternal mental health and divisive opinions on whether Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis. The Casey Anthony trial also captured the public's attention and sparked a heated debate. Anthony was charged after her daughter, Caylee, was reported missing by her grandparents, who had not seen her in a month. The toddler was found dead in a wooded area near the Anthony home months later. Anthony faced murder charges, with prosecutors saying Anthony killed her daughter because she wanted to live a life free of the responsibilities of motherhood. Defense attorneys argued Caylee drowned in the family's pool and Anthony's father had covered up the crime. A jury found Anthony not guilty on charges of murder, manslaughter and child abuse, though they did find her guilty of making false statements to law enforcement.