‘Verified monster’: Woman who killed boyfriend’s 6-year-old blames the boy’s dad at sentencing
Josie Dikeman told her kids that she loved them as she was sentenced in the death of 6-year-old Alexavier Pedrin. More
August 10, 2026
Josie Dikeman
Josie Dikeman was convicted on charges of homicide, child abuse and neglect in the death of her boyfriend’s 6-year-old son, Alexavier Pedrin.
WI v. Josie Dikeman: Deadly Home Homicide Trial
Josie Dikeman is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of 6-year-old Alexavier 'AJ' Pedrin. More
May 15, 2026
‘I treated them all equal’: Josie Dikeman denies abusing dead child
Josie Dikeman said she was the victim of abuse at the hands of her boyfriend as she stands trial for the death of his son. More
May 12, 2026
Children testify that Josie Dikeman kicked victim, pushed him down stairs
Josie Dikeman's son and stepson testified that they saw the defendant kick and hit the victim on multiple occasions. More
May 6, 2026
Josie Dikeman tells dispatchers ‘I found him on the ground’ in 911 call
Josie Dikeman has pleaded not guilty to charges she killed her boyfriend's son, 6-year-old Alexavier Pedrin. More
May 4, 2026
Recording reveals Josie Dikeman told boyfriend ‘I’m free’ after his son’s death
Josie Dikeman has pleaded not guilty to homicide charges in the death of 6-year old Alexavier Pedrin, who died of blunt force trauma. More
April 29, 2026