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A Horsham woman who killed her son struggled with undiagnosed mental health issues, lawyer says

Ruth DiRienzo-Whitehead admitted to killing her 11-year-old son in April, telling police she did so because the boy was upset over the family's financial difficulties, according to court documents.

Ruth DiRienzo-Whitehead is escorted by police after her preliminary hearing Thursday. DiRienzo-Whitehead is accused of strangling her 11-year-old son to death in April.
Ruth DiRienzo-Whitehead is escorted by police after her preliminary hearing Thursday. DiRienzo-Whitehead is accused of strangling her 11-year-old son to death in April.Read moreVinny Vella / Staff