Josie Dikeman Found Guilty in the Death of 6-Year-Old Alexavier Pedrin

The trial centered around the events leading up to Alexavier Pedrin's death in February 2023. Prosecutors presented evidence highlighting the severity of Alexavier's injuries, including blunt force trauma and the presence of alprazolam (Xanax) in his system. Dikeman, who was the only adult present on the night of Alexavier's death, was accused of administering the drug and inflicting the fatal injuries.

The defense attempted to cast doubt on Dikeman's guilt by suggesting that Alexavier's father, Derek Pedrin, was a more likely suspect. They pointed to Pedrin's history of domestic abuse and claimed that investigators prematurely focused on Dikeman, neglecting other potential explanations.

Ultimately, the jury sided with the prosecution, finding Dikeman guilty on all counts. This verdict carries a mandatory life sentence.

Josie Dikeman was found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide, chronic neglect of a child, and physical abuse of a child.

Dikeman faces a mandatory life sentence.

The defense argued that investigators failed to adequately investigate Alexavier's father and that the prosecution did not prove Dikeman's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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