Former news anchor admits to killing mother, claiming she believed she was the devil

Former television news anchor Angelynn “Angie” Mock has pleaded guilty to murdering her mother in a case that has gripped the US state of Kansas. Mock, 48, admitted to the first-degree murder charge on Friday, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office. She faces a potential life sentence with the possibility of parole after 25 years as part of a plea agreement.

The incident occurred on the morning of October 31, 2025, in Wichita. Police responded to the home Mock shared with her mother, Anita Avers, and stepfather, finding 80-year-old Avers with multiple stab wounds. Mock was found outside the residence with cuts on her hands and was taken into custody.

During initial statements to authorities, Mock claimed she believed her mother was the devil and that she killed her to "save" herself. She alleged that her mother was sharpening a knife when she entered her room to discuss a job interview. Mock stated that her mother attacked her with the knife, leading to a struggle during which she subdued Avers and repeatedly stabbed her.

Court documents revealed that multiple kitchen knives and a cheese grater were found near Avers' body, with bloodstains on the utensils. At least 12 holes, consistent with stab wounds, were found on the bed's top sheet. Mock's stepfather, Barry Avers, told investigators that Mock had a history of psychiatric treatment, experiencing delusions and taking medication, though he was unsure if she was consistently compliant.

Previously, a judge ruled Mock mentally unfit for trial, leading to her transfer to a state psychiatric hospital for evaluation and treatment. Her criminal proceedings were temporarily halted until she entered her guilty plea, with a sentencing hearing scheduled for October 5.