Former TV anchor who pleaded guilty to killing mother last Halloween gets life sentence

Former St. Louis television news anchor Angelynn Mock has been sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 25 years for fatally stabbing her mother on Halloween. Mock pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, admitting to statements suggesting she believed her mother was the devil and that she killed her to “save herself.”. Despite claims of mental illness, Mock was found competent to stand trial.

• Angelynn “Angie” Mock, 48, sentenced to life in prison with parole after 25 years.
• Mock admitted to fatally stabbing her mother, Anita Avers, 80, on Halloween.
• Mock believed her mother was the devil and killed her to “save herself.”
• Mock has a history of diagnosed mental illness, including delusions and depression, potentially bipolar or schizoaffective disorder.
• Mock was found competent to stand trial and pleaded guilty to first-degree murder.
• Mock previously worked as a news anchor and reporter for Fox 2 KTVI in St. Louis and KOKH-TV in Oklahoma City.
• Mock entered software sales after her broadcasting career.