An Alaska mom is facing murder charges after allerggedly admitting she "inflicted injuries" that led to her son's death, according to police.
Heather Alexie, 36, was charged with 2nd-degree murder after her dead 6-year-old son was found dead in her apartment. The events in Fairbanks unfolded when a person who worked for Alexie went to check on her because she had not heard from her for some time, police stated.
When the person entered the apartment, they Alexie's 6-year-old dead and called the police. Alexie and her 5-year-old daughter were no where to be found and police sent out a missing person's alert for the pair.
"In an urgent effort to locate Heather and her daughter and ensure their safety, detectives tracked Heather's cell phone and determined she was in the Anchorage area," police stated, adding that they also received numerous calls and emails from the community that helped them pinpoint Alexie's location. Eventually, police found Alexie and her daughter unharmed.
As police continued their investigation, Alexie became a suspect in her son's death, and she eventually admitted inflicting the injuries that led to his death. She then left for Anchorage days later, police stated.
"This is an incredibly tragic and heartbreaking case," said Fairbanks Police Chief Ron Dupee. "The death of a child is always devastating, and our hearts go out to Peter's loved ones and everyone affected by this unimaginable loss. Cases like this weigh heavily on our officers, detectives, and the entire community. We want to assure the public that we are committed to seeking justice for Peter."
"We understand that when tragedies like this occur, the community wants answers as soon as possible. However, there are times when law enforcement cannot immediately release details for several important reasons," the police stated. "Some information must be withheld to protect the integrity of the investigation, ensure the safety of individuals involved, or comply with legal restrictions. In some cases, releasing certain details too soon could hinder our ability to gather crucial evidence or locate individuals safely."
