An Illinois mom charged with murdering her 2-year-old son was denied a request to be released in her first court appearance Tuesday. Corie Walsh, a 40-year-old mom of four, faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of her 2-year-old son on Sept. 1. ↧ Mom charged with murdering 2-year-old child ordered held in custody Corie Walsh, a mom of 4, cried at times during the court hearing.