Jaden Battista was identified by her mother, Jeanie Millward, as the victim of the Friday, Feb. 16 murder on Waterford Road. Police identified the suspect as 23-year-old Trevor Weigel, of Churchville, according to 6abc.
Court records show Weigel has been charged with criminal homicide, burglary, possession of an instrument of crime, disorderly conduct, and harassment, in connection with a Feb. 16 offense.
Jaden’s mother, Jeanie Millward, says she is touched by the outpouring of support for her family, who has been receiving flowers and supportive messages all weekend.
“For those who don’t already know, the murder that happened in Lower Makefeild was Jeanie Millward and mine’s oldest daughter Jaden,” Robert Millward said on Facebook. “She was taken way too early from us by a coward.
“I have seen a lot of comments on articles about this that wish for his death. I don’t want him dead that’s not enough punishment for this loser. He attempted to kill himself and failed thankfully now he will have to see our families faces at every opportunity we are able to attend court. It is now my mission to make sure he gets punished to the fullest extent possible. Hopefully he will never step foot outside of a prison again.