AYDREIAN HOOPER MAKES HER INITIAL COURT APPEARANCE THURSDAY IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT

36-year-old Aydreian Hooper of Fairfield made her initial court appearance Thursday morning in Wayne County Circuit Court.  Hooper has been charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, Endangering the Life of a Child-Death, Reckless Conduct and Endangering the Life of a Child. Hooper’s 1-year-old son died and another 2-year-old son suffered severe injuries from being left outside in a vehicle for multiple hours this past Sunday.  Hooper appeared with Public Defender, Heidi Hoffee before Judge Michael Valentine.  Based on statements Hooper gave to Illinois State Police Zone 8 Investigations,  Judge Valentine filed an Order of Detention that Hooper remain in custody at the Wayne County Jail.  A preliminary hearing has been set for Thursday, August 8th at 11am with a final pre-trial hearing set for Thursday, September 19th at 9am.  A jury trial is set for Monday, October 7th at 9am in Wayne County Circuit Court.