Woman arrested for attempting to drown her seven-month-old baby in Decatur, Illinois.

Valissa Thornell, 20, was arrested in Decatur, Illinois, after she attempted to drown her seven-month-old baby in a bathtub and then called the police. Thornell confessed to the act and has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated battery to a child. Despite her lawyer arguing for her release due to her history of depression, the judge denied pretrial release, citing a significant threat to both Thornell and her child.