Authorities in Athens County are offering a $2,000 cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of William “Alex” McCallister, a 32-year-old man accused in the death of an infant in Nelsonville. The Athens County Sheriff's Office has asked the community for help locating McCallister, a former Nelsonville resident, as the case moves forward in court.
The reward comes from Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous, which, according to cwcolumbus.com, has offered the $2,000 cash reward specifically for information resulting in McCallister's arrest. The organization's own website explains that for cases outside its regular crime-of-the-month program, the Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous board determines an appropriate reward, and that tips can be phoned in anonymously.
Per that same cwcolumbus.com report, anonymous tipsters can share information by calling Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous at 740-594-3331, or by contacting the Athens County Sheriff's Office directly. Crime Solvers Anonymous separately confirms on its site that it can be reached at that same number for anonymous tips.
Grand Jury Indictment Includes Murder Charge
McCallister faces serious charges tied to the death of an infant in Nelsonville, according to the cwcolumbus.com report. A county grand jury indicted him on multiple felony counts, including murder, endangering children, felonious assault, corrupting another with drugs and permitting drug abuse, 10tv.com reported.
The infant died on Feb. 26, 2026, and McCallister is accused of inflicting fatal injuries on her, according to dispatch.com. The 10tv.com report adds that the Athens County Sheriff's Office said it is searching for McCallister, describing him as a former resident of Nelsonville.
Parents Also Facing Charges
The infant's parents, Justin Dye and Hannah Edinger, were also charged in connection with their three-month-old daughter's death. The Athens County Prosecutor's Office charged the pair with child endangerment, according to the Athens Messenger.
Anyone with information on McCallister's whereabouts is urged to call the tip line or reach out to the sheriff's office directly. The case remains active as investigators continue to search for him.
