1. Mother killed children allegedly
2. Mother wanted sacrifice son.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A tragic incident unfolded in Festus, Missouri, last week when a mother turned herself in to police and confessed to the unthinkable act of fatally shooting her nine-year-old daughter and drowning her two-year-old son. The Jefferson County Sheriff, Dave Marshak, revealed the shocking details in a press conference on May 28.
Confession and Discovery
The 36-year-old mother walked into the Festus Police Department and informed officers about the heinous crime she had committed. Law enforcement quickly responded and found the woman’s daughter in her car in the police department parking lot, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite their efforts to save the girl, it was too late. The police then proceeded to Timber Creek Resort, where they discovered the woman’s two-year-old son. Once again, they tried to save the toddler, but their efforts were in vain.
Identification and Charges
Although the suspect’s name was initially withheld, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office later identified her as Ashley Parmeley. She was initially charged with second-degree murder for her son’s death, but the charge was later upgraded to first-degree murder by the Jefferson County Prosecutor’s Office. Fox 8 reported that court records revealed Parmeley had expressed intentions of sacrificing her son, Isaac.
Disturbing Details
According to court records, Parmeley first attempted to kill her son in St. Francois County but ended up shooting her daughter, Scarlet, in the process. She then drove north with both children in the car, only to realize that her son was still alive. Parmeley admitted to drowning her son at Timber Creek Resort, where his body was found in a water fountain.
Mental Health Concerns
Reports indicated concerns about Parmeley’s mental health, with mentions of her struggles with depression and doubts about her ability to be a good caregiver. In a social media post from 2020, she expressed thoughts about whether her children would be better off without her as their primary caregiver.
As the community grapples with the tragic events, authorities continue to investigate the case to uncover more details surrounding this heartbreaking incident.
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– Mother allegedly killed her kids
– Mother wanted to ‘sacrifice’ son.
