US EditionHomer Glen couple charged with first-degree murder in connection with 2-year-old daughter’s death
- On November 6, 2024, Edward Weiher and Alexa Balen of Homer Glen were charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of their 2-year-old daughter, Trinity, at their home on West Thorn Apple Drive.
- Authorities responded to a call about an unresponsive child amid reports of a possible carbon monoxide leak, but fire officials found no gas leak, and new evidence indicated a suspected drug overdose caused Trinity's death.
- Police discovered deplorable living conditions including garbage, rotting food, soiled diapers, medical waste, and narcotics, finding 9 grams of heroin and nearly two dozen Xanax pills accessible to children in the home.
- Balen acknowledged trying to administer Narcan to Trinity but did so improperly, and the couple waited nearly four hours before contacting 911 after the overdose began. Both parents made statements that incriminated them, resulting in their indictment and court appearance.
- Weiher and Balen were released under Illinois SAFE-T Act pretrial conditions, while Balen's 6-year-old daughter was taken into state custody after testing positive for fentanyl and cocaine, indicating ongoing child welfare concerns.
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Couple allegedly bought more Narcan instead of calling 911 in toddler's suspected overdose death: Docs
Note: Information from court documents below provide details into a toddler's death from alleged neglect. Discretion is advised. HOMER GLEN, Ill. (WGN) — A Illinois couple bought more Narcan via Uber for their 2-year-old, who was going through a suspected deadly drug overdose at the time, instead of calling 911, court documents reveal. First-degree murder charges were announced Monday night for Edward Weiher, 49, and his fiancé, Alexa Balen, 28,…
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