A mug shot has been released of a Homer Glen woman arrested in connection with the possible overdose death of her 2-year-old daughter.
Alexa Balen, 27, faces felony charges, including endangering the life or health of a child and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance.The girl's father, 49-year-old Edward Weiher, has also been charged and is being held in custody.Prosecutors revealed disturbing details about the events surrounding the death of Trinity Balen-Weiher earlier this month.
Authorities said that after being unable to resuscitate Trinity, the couple ordered an Uber to deliver Narcan.Both Balen and Weiher admitted to using drugs, and their home was found in a deplorable condition, filled with drugs, feces and bugs. Prosecutors also stated that Balen’s 7-year-old daughter tested positive for fentanyl and cocaine.The 7-year-old daughter is currently in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services .
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