A murder trial is underway for a woman who killed her three children. The defendant's former mother-in-law testified that she had been struggling and seeking assistance in the months prior to the incident. This testimony was given in support of the defense.

The children were found strangled in a basement, and their mother also attempted to end her own life that night, resulting in paralysis. The parents of the children are now divorced.

Further details about the case and trial are available from the source, including testimony from the former mother-in-law and information about the events surrounding the incident.