Crime
2-Year-Old Boy Dies in Frankfort Home, Mother Corie Walsh Found Attempting to Harm Herself
FRANKFORT, Ill. — A 2-year-old boy died Tuesday after being found unresponsive inside a home in Frankfort, Illinois, while his mother was also found attempting to harm herself, according to local authorities.
Frankfort police officers responded to a residence in the 22700 block of Brook Stone Court at approximately 4:04 p.m. on September 1, 2026, following a report of an unresponsive child.
When officers arrived, they found the 2-year-old boy receiving CPR. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Police also found the child’s mother inside the residence attempting to harm herself, authorities said. She was taken to a hospital for treatment and was reportedly in non-life-threatening condition.
The mother has been identified in media reports as Corie Walsh, while her husband has been identified as Michael Walsh. Authorities had not publicly released the names of the family members or formally identified the child at the time of the initial investigation.
Frankfort Police Chief Leanne Chelepis said Wednesday morning that the preliminary investigation indicates the child’s death was a “domestic-related homicide.”
However, authorities have not publicly disclosed how the child died, who is believed to be responsible, or what specifically occurred inside the residence.
Police also have not announced any criminal charges in connection with the child’s death.
Investigators remained at the home for several hours Tuesday evening and into the overnight hours as they worked to collect evidence and establish what happened.
The Frankfort Fire Protection District reportedly transported five people from the residence, although authorities have not provided details about the identities of the other individuals or explained why they were taken to medical facilities.
Police have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding those transports.
The investigation remains active as detectives work to determine the events that led to the child’s death. Authorities are expected to release additional information when it can be confirmed and when investigators determine that doing so will not interfere with the case.
At this time, police have not publicly announced charges or provided further details regarding the circumstances of the suspected domestic-related homicide.
Crime
24-Year-Old Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr Dies in Fatal Jeep Incident in Midland, Christian Rojelio Zubia Arrested
MIDLAND, Texas — Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr., a 24-year-old man from Odessa, died after an incident involving a Jeep Wrangler in Midland on Thursday night, October 8, 2026. The driver, a 30-year-old Odessa man, was later arrested and charged with manslaughter, according to the Midland Police Department.
Police said officers responded at approximately 10:46 p.m. Thursday to a reported crash involving a 2018 Jeep Wrangler and a pedestrian in the 1700 block of Rankin Highway.
During the preliminary investigation, witnesses told authorities that Soto Navarrete had jumped onto the hood of a black Jeep Wrangler. Investigators allege that the driver accelerated while turning southbound, causing Soto Navarrete to fall from the vehicle and sustain fatal injuries.
Authorities identified the driver as Christian Rojelio Zubia, 30, of Odessa.
According to police, Zubia left the scene after the incident. Officers later located him with assistance from the Odessa Police Department.
Zubia was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with Soto Navarrete’s death. The charge is an allegation, and the case will proceed through the legal system.
The Midland Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident, including the events leading up to Soto Navarrete’s fall from the Jeep.
Authorities have not released further details about what prompted the encounter or whether additional charges may be considered.
Police confirmed that Soto Navarrete’s next of kin has been notified of his death.
Soto Navarrete’s death has left his family and loved ones grieving. His passing serves as a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly a dangerous incident can result in a fatal outcome.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as authorities continue reviewing the case.