CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- An East Garfield Park woman accused of fatally stabbing her 5-year-old daughter was ordered held without bail Monday.
Simone Austin, 27, is charged with one count of first-degree murder in connection to the Saturday death of Serenity Arrington, Chicago police said.
Austin allegedly stabbed Serenity Arrington in the throat at about 9:15 a.m. in the 3200 block of West Fulton Boulevard, the Sun-Times reported. She then approached officers at the scene, before being taken into custody.
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Arrington died shortly after at Stroger Hospital, and an autopsy ruled her death a homicide.
According to the Sun-Times, Chicago police spokesman Tom Ahern confirmed that Austin was Arrington’s mother.
Austin is due in bond court Monday.
Chicago police are still trying to figure out why Austin allegedly murdered her daughter, while reminding parents that help is available.
Superintendent Brown said the department is showing officers resources for overwhelmed parents and will be training domestic violence liaisons for each district in November.
Director Amy Kendal reminds parents that Maryville Academy provides free short term care for young kids whose families are in crisis.