Family Seeks Answers After 3-Year-Old Dies at Daycare

Then, on August 14, 2025, a grand jury returned an indictment against Hedrick.

The charges included second-degree murder, abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death, and armed criminal action.

Hedrick was initially held without bond.

A Judge Later Reduced Her Bond

In September 2025, a St. Francois County judge set Hedrick’s bond at $200,000 surety continue reading …