WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — April Hardegen was convicted Thursday of providing the drugs in two fatal drug overdoses, as well as other charges.
Hardegen, 31, pleaded guilty two counts of first-degree reckless homicide, plus counts of delivery of heroin and child neglect. Sentencing is scheduled for June 6.
The first overdose death was April 22, where Kendra Rateau was found dead at a New London home. Jordan May died after an overdose on May 30.
According to the criminal complaint, Aaron Van Dyke and Hardegen would travel to Milwaukee and bring drugs back to Waupaca County. Van Dyke returns to court for a status conference April 8.
Demargieon Hillard-Carter’s Milwaukee residence was searched as part of the investigation. Drugs, weapons, and cash were seized. No trial date has been set for Hillard-Carter, who also faces a reckless homicide charge in Waupaca County.
