Shortly after Maxine's birth, Heidnik was arrested for the kidnapping and rape of Anjeanette's sister Alberta, who had been living in an institution for the mentally disabled in Penn Township.
Kort efter Maxine's fødsel, blev Heidnik anholdt for kidnapningen og voldtægt af Anjeanettes søster Alberta, som boede på en institution for mentalt handicappede i Penn Township.