The Brief
- A suburban Chicago mother was sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing her 6-year-old son.
- Prosecutors said the boy died after being punished with a cold shower, and his body was later burned and abandoned in Indiana.
- Authorities said the killing was part of ongoing abuse, and Perry must serve the full sentence.
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. – Editor’s note: This story contains details that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised.
A suburban Chicago mother will spend decades in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of her 6-year-old son, prosecutors said.
What we know:…