The defense rested its case Friday in the trial of [PERSON_NAME], a [ADDRESS] mother charged with strangling her three young children in 2023. The trial centers on an insanity defense, with lawyers arguing she suffered from postpartum psychosis and should not be held legally responsible.

Defense expert Dr. [PERSON_NAME] testified that Ms. [PERSON_NAME] was psychotic and "did not have control of her own body" when she killed her children, ages 5, 3, and 8 months, on Jan. 24, 2023. He diagnosed her with bipolar 2 and severe depression, describing a "command hallucination" ordering her to kill. After the killings, she attempted suicide.

Prosecutors argue she carefully planned the murders, calling over 70 witnesses. A rebuttal expert testified she retained criminal responsibility. Closing arguments begin Monday. Ms. [PERSON_NAME], 36, faces life in prison without parole if convicted; if found not guilty by reason of insanity, she would be committed to a psychiatric facility.