Crime & Safety

Frankfort Police Charge Local Suspect in Homicide Case

By: Country Herald Staff·Sep 4 · 10:10 PM

Frankfort, IL – Local authorities have announced that criminal charges have been filed in connection with a homicide investigation involving a two-year-old male juvenile. The case reached a significant development on September 4, 2026, when official charges were leveled against a local resident.

According to the Frankfort Police Department, Corie A. Walsh has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder. The charges stem from an ongoing investigation into the death of the toddler.

Corie A. Walsh allegedly committed the offenses leading to the death of the two-year-old juvenile. The Village of Frankfort Police Department is leading the investigation into the incident.

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For further information regarding this case, members of the public or media may contact Deputy Chief Mike Jaicomo at 815-469-9435 or via email at mjaicomo@frankfortil.org.

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