A Galesburg woman faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly killing her 7-year-old daughter with a knife.
Police said the girl was found dead in the 1500 block of McKnight St. on Sunday. She died from apparent knife wounds, police said.
The girl s mother, Hazel L. Ivy, 29, was arrested Sunday and charged with her murder.
The Galesburg Police Department, Knox County Sheriff s Office, Knox County State s Attorney, and Illinois State Police are investigating.
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