Suburban Chicago mother gets maximum sentence in killing of 6-year-old son

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.

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