Overview

• 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.