Ashley Parmeley, 36, of Festus, Missouri, was initially charged with second-degree murder after confessing to police that she killed her two children. The charges were upgraded to first-degree murder for both children: her 9-year-old daughter Scarlet and her 2-year-old son Isaac. Parmeley allegedly attempted to kill Isaac in St. Francois County before fatally shooting Scarlet. She then drowned Isaac at Timber Creek Resort. Community members remembered Scarlet as a vibrant and beloved girl. A vigil was held in their honor, and local softball games were canceled except for Scarlet’s team, the Pink Flamingos, which held a balloon release in remembrance.
Police: Mother Tried to ‘Sacrifice’ Son Before Killing Him, her Daughter
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