The family rumour is that my great aunt ran away and suffocated her three children in a hotel room, succeeding in killing one. She then attempted suicide via motor vehicle accident but walked away with barely a scratch. I always wondered how much of the story is real and what the consequences were for her.

I've found some substantiatian but always run into paywalls or things beyond my scope as a beginner. I'm basically limited to Google. Would love to know the whole story if anyone can help!

Eleanor Conklin, born in Akron Ohio

Murder happened in the late 50s in Pennsylvania in a motel or hotel, the victim was a young boy

Any insight or articles would be greatly appreciated!