Woman Charged with Homicide of Toddler After Alleged Poisoning

Aleisia Owens Accused of Researching Harmful Substances Prior to Child's Death

Aleisia Owens, 20, has been charged with the homicide of her boyfriend's 18-month-old daughter, Iris Rita Alfera, who died from fatal levels of acetone in her blood.
Authorities found that Owens had been researching harmful household products, beauty products, and medications that could cause serious harm or death to a child from February to June 2023.
Prior to her death, Iris had ingested numerous harmful objects including water beads, button-shaped batteries, and a metal screw.
Owens was living with Iris's father, Bailey Jacoby, at the time of the child's death. Jacoby has not been charged due to lack of evidence implicating him.
Owens is currently being held without bond and faces additional charges including attempted homicide, aggravated assault of a child, and endangering the welfare of a child.