Mom Claimed Ex Killed Children Amid Custody Dispute: Cops | IL PatchPM

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Woman Falsely Claimed Estranged Husband Shot, Killed Children Amid Custody Dispute: Police

She told the dispatcher she received a call from her oldest son, falsely alleging that he'd returned home and found his younger brother and sister had been fatally shot, before claiming she believed her oldest son had also been shot, according to police. Deputies who rushed to the scene found that no one had been shot.>>Read More.

Coroner IDs Body Found At Preserve As Missing Mom

Her body was found weeks after police say she was last seen leaving her home on foot.>>Read More.

Toddler Who Died In Accidental Shooting Identified

Police said they believe the 2-year-old accidentally shot himself in the face. A person of interest was being questioned in the tragedy.>>Read More.

Man, 85, And Woman, 88, Killed In Suburban Crash

The couple's vehicle was hit by a BMW driven by an 18-year-old man, police said. One passenger in the BMW was hospitalized.>>Read More.

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