Chester County Meth Dealers Burned Stillborn Baby's Corpse: DA

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A pair of drug dealers who sold methamphetamine from a Chester County trailer park have been charged after allegedly burning the corpse of their stillborn baby, the District Attorney's Office announced.

William Jones, 49, and Anita Depedro, 29, face a variety of drug charges, as well as concealing the death of a child and abuse of a corpse.

An investigation began back on March 27 when an anonymous tip to Chester County Children and Youth Services detailed how Depedro had given birth at her home on Egan Circle in Honey Brook, authorities said. The tipster went on to explain that Jones had put the stillborn body in barrel, burned it, and then buried the remains in an unmarked grave in an unknown location.

As authorities investigated that case, a confidential informant purchased methamphetamine from the couple on several occasions between June and August, according to the DA's Office.

Police said the proceeding investigation included numerous interviews, social media searches, a review of Children and Youth Services records, and a search warrant at the trailer in Honey Brook.

Despite an extensive search, the remains of the child have not yet been recovered, authorities said.

Jones has been arrested, and was charged with intent to deliver, conspiracy, concealing the death of a child, and abuse of a corpse. He was taken to Chester County Prison, and a preliminary hearing is forthcoming.

Depedro is still wanted for intent to deliver, conspiracy, and other counts related to the meth sales, police said. If you have any information on these incidents or Depedro's location, contact Chester County Detectives at 610-344-6866 or Pennsylvania State Police Embreeville barracks at 610-486-6280.