Woman slashed infant grandson thinking he was 'Antichrist'

September 18, 2010

BY DAN ROZEK Staff Reporter/drozek@suntimes.com

An Elmhurst woman attacked and slashed her 9-month-old grandson with a kitchen knife because she thought the child was the "Antichrist," DuPage County prosecutors said Friday.

Officials disclosed the alleged motive for the Sept. 11 assault as 39-year-old Sandra Clanton appeared in Bond Court to face felony charges that include attempted murder and aggravated battery to a child.

Clanton, who had been held since the stabbing in a locked psychiatric facility, was ordered jailed on $2 million bail.

Clanton's daughter and grandson were staying at her Elmhurst home when she abruptly attacked the youngster, authorities said.

She allegedly slammed the baby's head into the edge of the kitchen sink, then slashed his face with a knife, according to authorities.

Clanton's daughter rescued the baby and called police, while another person in the home subdued Clanton, officials said.

Clanton told police she believed the baby was the "Antichrist," prosecutor Michael Fisher said.

The baby suffered no life-threatening injuries, officials said.

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