Disturbing new details revealed in court after toddler Homer Glen’s death, parents press charges

WILL COUNTY, IL – AND Will County a judge took a father into custody in connection with the possible death of his 2-year-old daughter from an overdose.

Edward Wager, 49, appeared in court Thursday morning. He and the girl’s mother, Alexa Balen, 27, face felony charges including endangering the life or health of a child and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

Prosecutors have released disturbing details about the events of last Wednesday night when the child, now identified as Trinity Balen-Weicher, died. They detailed how the girl’s body went limp and that she lay dying for four hours before her parents called 911.

Authorities said the couple ordered Uber to deliver Narcan after they were unable to revive Trinity.

Both adults admitted to using drugs and their home was filled with drugs, feces and bugs. According to the prosecutor’s office, Balena’s 7-year-old daughter tested positive for fentanyl and cocaine.

Neighbors said they recently noticed something strange as hundreds of Amazon packages piled up.

“It’s so sad. I’m upset because I had no idea what was going on. I mean, it’s a nice house. They have an indoor pool in this house. Never saw any of them outside. Never saw the kids , who play outside,” said neighbor Aneta Lipinski-Walkosz.

Weiger was ordered held in custody pending his next court appearance on December 3. Balen remains in the hospital, but will be transferred to the prison after her recovery.

The 7-year-old daughter is in the custody of the DKVS.

The Illinois Department of Children and Families confirmed they were involved with the family, but could not comment further. Their full statement is below:

“This is a profound tragedy and our thoughts are with the family and friends of this dear child.

DCFS has already been in contact with the family, but as a matter of policy we cannot comment further due to an active investigation. DCFS will work with law enforcement as necessary and do everything possible to understand how this incident occurred.”