Missouri Mother Confesses to Killing Her Two Young Children

Ashley Parmeley, 36, admitted to shooting her 9-year-old daughter and drowning her 2-year-old son before turning herself in to police.

Parmeley arrived at the Festus police station with her daughter's body in the car and confessed to the killings.
Authorities found the 2-year-old boy's body in a water fountain at a nearby resort.
The motive for the killings remains unclear as investigators continue to gather evidence.
Parmeley has been charged with second-degree murder for her son's death and faces additional charges for her daughter's death.
The community is mourning the loss of the children, described as energetic and compassionate by those who knew them.