Former television news anchor Angelynn “Angie” Mock has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of her 80-year-old mother, Anita Avers, at their Wichita, Kansas, home last Halloween. The 48-year-old entered the guilty plea after previously being found incompetent to stand trial and later declared competent to proceed with the case. Under the plea agreement, Mock faces a presumptive life sentence with the possibility of parole after 25 years.
Fatal Halloween Stabbing Led to Arrest
Police were called to the Wichita residence on the morning of October 31, 2025, following a report of a stabbing. Officers found Avers suffering from multiple stab wounds, while Mock was located outside the home with cuts on her hands.
Avers was taken to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Investigators later reported finding several kitchen-style knives and a cheese grater on a pillow near Avers’ body.
According to court documents, Mock initially told investigators that she had acted in self-defense. She claimed she had gone into her mother’s bedroom while discussing an upcoming job opportunity and encountered Avers sharpening knives. Mock said an altercation followed and that she stabbed her mother because she believed she needed to protect herself.
Mock Made Disturbing Statements After the Killing
Investigators said Mock gave varying explanations for what happened. During questioning, she reportedly expressed the belief that her mother was the devil and said she had killed her to “save herself.”
Mock’s stepfather, Barry Avers, also told investigators that she had previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder before being diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. He described episodes in which she experienced delusional beliefs and said she had previously received psychiatric treatment.
In January 2026, a judge ruled Mock incompetent to stand trial and ordered her to receive treatment at a state psychiatric facility. That decision was later reversed in July after she was determined competent to continue with the criminal proceedings.
Former News Career and Upcoming Sentencing
Mock previously worked in television news, including as a morning anchor for KTVI Fox 2 in St. Louis from 2011 to 2015. She also held reporting and anchoring positions in other markets before moving into sales and business-related work.
Following her guilty plea, Mock is expected to receive a life sentence under the agreement, with parole eligibility after 25 years. Her sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 5, 2026.
