The Tragic Case of Iris Alfera: Aleisia Owens, New Castle PA Woman, Allegedly Poisoned boyfriend’s Baby
3 min readJan 12, 2024
Introduction
In a heartbreaking case that shocked the community of New Castle, Pennsylvania, 18-month-old Iris Alfera tragically lost her life in June 2023. Now, new revelations have emerged, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding her death.
In this article we’ll explore disturbing known details of the case, uncovering the alleged abuse and the subsequent arrest of Aleisia Owens, the girlfriend of Iris’s father.
Baby Iris
Iris Rita Alfera was born on Dec. 2, 2021, in Butler PA to Emily R. Alfera and Bailey Jacoby. A Beautiful young life cut way too short as a result of acetone poisoning.
The Discovery of a Tragic Loss
On June 25, 2023, emergency responders were called to the home of Bailey Jacoby, Iris Alfera’s father, where he resided with his girlfriend, Aleisia Owens.
