Chicago woman stabbed children, set fire; faces murder charge

chicagotribune.com

A 45-year-old woman, Wendy Tolbert, has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing her three children, resulting in one death and two injuries, and setting their home ablaze. The incident occurred Friday in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. Tolbert is accused of stabbing her children, including a 4-year-old son who died from a chest wound, and starting a fire at their residence. Tolbert faces multiple felony charges, including attempted murder and aggravated arson. Several others, including neighbors and police officers, were treated for smoke inhalation.


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