Galesburg Register-Mail
GALESBURG — A mother has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of her 7-year-old daughter on Sunday.
According to a Galesburg Police Department news release, police responded to the 1500 block of McKnight Street in reference to an unknown problem with a child. Upon arrival, a 7-year-old female victim was found dead from apparent knife wounds.
A joint investigation was conducted by the Galesburg Police Department, Knox County Sheriff's office, Knox County State's Attorney's Office and the Illinois State Police.
As a result of the investigation, the victim's mother, Hazel L. Ivy, 29, has been arrested and charged with murder in the first degree.