Children testify that Josie Dikeman kicked victim, pushed him down stairs

Blunt force trauma was cause of 6-year-old’s death, according to expert testimony at Josie Dikeman trial in La Crosse

Autopsy results for a 6-year-old abused child from La Crosse were part of the evidence presented on Wednesday, at the homicide trial of Josie Dikeman. La Crosse County medical examiner Elizabeth Lubinski testified during Wednesday’s trial proceedings about Alexavier Pedrin’s death in 2023. Dikeman is charged with causing Alex’s death by physical abuse. County medical examiner Elizabeth Lubinski testifies Wednesday about Alex Pedrin’s death Lubin…

Continuing Coverage: Four witnesses take stand, defense requests mistrial on day six of Josie Dikeman trial

The prosecution called four witnesses on day six of the trial for Josie Dikeman, the woman accused of killing 6-year-old Alexavier Pedrin.Forensic interviewer Danielle Swedberg returned to the stand.

Children testify that Josie Dikeman kicked victim, pushed him down stairs

LA CROSSE, Wis. (Court TV) — Children offered troubling details as they testified to abuse they said their mother inflicted on a 6-year-old boy who was found dead. Josie Dikeman appears in court as her stepson testifies. (Court TV) Josie Dikeman, 34, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, chronic neglect of a child resulting in death and repeated physical abuse of a child causing death and has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors say her …