Jami Anderson Charged In Murder Of Stepson

Suspect had prior record:

An Illinois stepmother has been arrested on charges of first-degree murder after she allegedly swung a 22-month old child against a door frame causing him to die sometime on Monday.

Jami Renee Anderson, 29, of Alton, is accused by investigators as knowingly and intentionally causing injuries to little Chase Anderson, which ultimately let to his death.

According to reports, for several weeks Chase's biological father had complained to a family member that he had noticed bruises and cuts on him. Concerned, he allegedly contacted the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, but his report was never followed up on.

Chase would have had turned two on April 13.

Thanks to a tipster for the above information.