TV Anchor MURDERS Mother – Chilling Confession

A polished television news anchor who once delivered morning headlines now sits in a psychiatric hospital after confessing to stabbing her elderly mother to death because she believed the woman was the devil.

Story Snapshot

Former TV anchor Angelynn Mock, 48, charged with first-degree murder for fatally stabbing her 80-year-old mother on Halloween
Mock told 911 dispatchers “I had to stab her mother to save herself” and claimed her mother was the devil
Judge ruled Mock mentally unfit for trial due to schizoaffective disorder involving delusions and depression
Case proceedings halted indefinitely while Mock undergoes psychiatric evaluation and treatment at state hospital

From Morning News to Murder Charge

Angelynn “Angie” Mock built her career delivering trusted news to viewers across the Midwest. She anchored morning shows at KTVI in St. Louis from 2011 to 2015 and later at KOKH in Oklahoma City before transitioning to sales work at a data firm. Her professional demeanor and polished on-camera presence made her a familiar face to thousands of viewers who welcomed her into their homes each morning.

The stark contrast between Mock’s public persona and the horrific events of October 31, 2025, reveals how mental illness can devastate even the most seemingly stable lives. Mock lived with her 80-year-old mother, Anita Avers, a therapist praised by community members as “great” at her work. Their Wichita, Kansas home became a crime scene that Halloween morning when police responded to a chilling 911 call.

Halloween Horror Unfolds

Police arrived at the residence around 7:50 a.m. to find Mock outside, covered in blood with cuts on her hands. Inside, they discovered Avers stabbed multiple times in her bed. Mock had approached a neighbor in her bloodied state, borrowed their phone, and called 911 with a confession that would chill investigators. She told dispatchers she “had to stab her mother to save herself” and made statements indicating she believed her mother was the devil.

The probable cause affidavit reveals a premeditated attack that prosecutors argue was intentional murder. Avers died from her multiple stab wounds at a local hospital, ending the life of a woman dedicated to helping others through her therapy practice. Mock’s stepfather later provided crucial background to investigators, revealing her diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, a serious mental illness combining symptoms of schizophrenia with mood disorders.

Mental Health Crisis Derails Justice

The legal proceedings took a dramatic turn when Mock’s defense attorney requested competency evaluations, arguing she lacked the mental capacity to understand the charges against her or assist in her defense. Judge Jeffrey Goering agreed, ordering psychiatric evaluation by Dr. Stefen. The evaluation confirmed what family members already knew – Mock’s mental illness had progressed beyond her ability to participate meaningfully in her own trial.

In early January 2026, Judge Goering ruled Mock mentally unfit for trial, ordering her transfer to a state psychiatric hospital for treatment and further evaluation. The ruling doesn’t dismiss the first-degree murder charges or free Mock from custody. Instead, it indefinitely suspends proceedings until she potentially regains competency to stand trial, if that ever occurs.

Warning Signs and Missed Opportunities

Neighbors reported concerning behavior from Mock in the weeks leading up to the tragedy. She was caught on camera stealing Christmas lights from a neighbor’s display, acting “scared” when confronted. These incidents, viewed in hindsight, suggest her mental state was deteriorating in the months before she killed her mother. The stepfather’s revelation about her schizoaffective disorder raises questions about whether adequate support and intervention might have prevented this tragedy.

The case highlights the devastating intersection of untreated mental illness and family dynamics. Mock’s $1 million bond remains in place, and a no-contact order prevents communication with her stepfather. The prosecution maintains they will pursue the case once Mock is deemed competent, though experts acknowledge some defendants never regain fitness for trial and face indefinite psychiatric commitment instead of traditional criminal proceedings.