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Father of Murdered Child Admitted to Using Xanax: Ex Co-Worker
TV-14 | CLIPS | Season 1 | 2026
A former co-worker of Derek Pedrin took the stand after allegedly approaching the defense during trial because he believed Derek was lying. The witness testified that Derek told him he would often take Xanax before work and recalled seeing a white residue in a bathroom after Derek had been inside. He also claimed he once heard Derek say he had popped his daughter in the mouth. Dereks 6-year-old son, Alexavier Pedrin, later died, and an autopsy determined the child suffered blunt force trauma, with a sedative also contributing to his death. Dereks girlfriend, Josie Dikeman, is currently charged with first-degree intentional homicide in connection with Alexaviers death. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today Join the Investigation Newsletter Court TV Podcast Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks: FOLLOW THE CASE: Facebook Twitter/X Instagram TikTok YouTube WATCH 140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE WHERE-TO-WATCH