Lombard Woman Who Strangled Mom Gets 26 Years In Prison

GLEN ELLYN, IL -- A Lombard woman has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for strangling her mother to death before stealing her phone, some jewelry, and her car. Stephanie DeFalco, 29, of the 100 block of Grace Street, pleaded guilty to first degree murder in early April in connection with the March 2018 incident.

On March 20, 2018, Lombard Police received a 911 call from the home Stephanie DeFalco shared with her mother, Judith. When police got to the scene, they found Judith DeFalco dead.

Police later learned that the argument between Stephanie and Judith had become violent and that Stephanie had strangled Judith to death. DeFalco has remained in custody at DuPage County Jail since she was arrested on March 23, 2018 in connection with her mother's murder.

After DeFalco was sentenced, DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said, "This was a horrible case that only serves as a reminder that domestic violence can take many forms. Arguments can become heated and unfortunately, turn physical and even deadly, as we saw in this case. I offer Judith’s surviving family and friends my sincere condolences on the loss of the love and friendship she provided them."