KS - Nicholas Ecker Jr., 17 mos, dies in Fire set by Father, Shawnee, 23 Feb 2022 *arrests, 1 guilty*

[Jewels53]

SHAWNEE, Kan. — A 28-year-old man is facing charges in connection to a house fire in Shawnee, Kansas that killed an infant early Sunday morning.

The infant’s father, Nicholas Adam Ecker, was charged in Johnson County Court Monday with first-degree murder and aggravated arson in connection to the incident.

Firefighters said they found the body of a little boy around 1 a.m. Sunday after they responded to a fire near West 69th Terrace and Larsen Lane.

Investigators said the infant was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other injuries in the fire.

Man charged in deadly Shawnee fire that killed infant

 

[Jewels53]

SHAWNEE, KS (KCTV) -- UPDATE: A man has been charged in connection with the death of a baby and house fire in Shawnee that happened over the weekend.

According to court documents, Nicholas A. Ecker was charged Monday with first-degree murder and aggravated arson.

The court documents state that the charges are in connection with the Shawnee fatal house fire from early Sunday morning on West 69th Terrace, which led to the death of a child born in 2020.

Court docs: Man charged with murder after setting fire that killed baby in Shawnee

 

[Jewels53]

22CR00452

ECKER, NICHOLAS ADAM

Count 1 21-5402(a)(2)02/13/22. MURDER 1ST DEGREE FOGP
Count 2 21-5812(b)(1).302/13/22. AGG ARSON W/RISK BODILY HARM F3P

02/14/2022 FILE STAMP 02/14/22, AFFIDAVIT
02/14/2022 FILE STAMP 02/14/22, COMPLAINT, INITIATION OF ACTION
02/14/2022 SCHED. FA ON 02/15/22, 01:30pm, DIV M4
02/14/2022 SET BOND CONDITION: HOUSE ARREST W/GPS MONITORING, NOT GO WITHIN 100 YARDS OF VICTIM'S RESIDENCE/EMPLOYMENT; NO USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES/SUBMIT TO TESTING WHEN DIRECTED BY COURT; NO ALCOHOL; NO FIREARMS; NO DRIVING; NO CONTACT VICTIM(S)/WITNESSES, THEIR RESIDENCE/ EMPLOYMENT WHETHER OR NOT THEY POST BOND; HOLD FOR SERVICE OF PFA/PFS, OR UNTIL 6:00PM IF NOT SERVED; NO CONTACT W/CHILDREN EXCEPT PER CIVIL COURT ORDERS; MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION PRIOR TO BONDING; FOLLOW MENTAL HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDING TAKING OF MEDICATION AS PRESCRIBED; SURRENDER PASSPORT TO COURT SERVICES
02/14/2022 SET BOND $1,000,000 CA-SU
02/14/2022 JUDGE MICHAEL P JOYCE ASSIGNED TO CASE, DIVISION 15
02/14/2022 INITIAL CHARGE(S) 21-5402(a)(2) MURDER 1ST; 21-5812(b)(1).3 AGG ARSON-INJUR FILED
02/14/2022 CASE E-FILED; AGENCY SPD RPT# 22-000746

02/15/22 01:30pm M4 FIRST APPEARANCE

CASE HISTORY (ROA)

@Niner

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, February 15th:
*First Appearance Hearing (@ 1:30pm CT) - KS - Infant, born in 2020 (dies in fire set by father, 2/13/22, Shawnee) - Nicholas Adam Ecker (28) arrested & charged (2/14/22) with 1st degree murder & aggravated arson with bodily harm.$1M bond.
2/14/22 Update: Set bond condition: house arrest w/GPS monitoring, not going within 100 yards of victim's resident/employment; no use of illegal drugs or controlled substances. Submit to testing when directed by court; no alcohol, no firearms, no driving, no contact with victim(s)/witnesses, their resident/employment whether or not they post bond. Mental health evaluation prior to bonding; surrender passport. First appearance hearing on 2/15/22.

 

[Jewels53]

22CR00452

ECKER, NICHOLAS ADAM

02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE OF AN AFFIDAVIT OR SWORN TESTIMONY
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE OF AN AFFIDAVIT OR SWORN TESTIMONY
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE OF AN AFFIDAVIT OR SWORN TESTIMONY
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, CLERKS RETURN OF SERVICE
02/15/2022 FILE STAMP 02/15/2022, REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE OF AN AFFIDAVIT OR SWORN TESTIMONY
02/15/2022 JUDGE TPM ASSIGNED TO CASE , DIV 18
02/15/2022 COUNT 1 21-5402(a)(2) PLAINTIFF APPEARS BY MCELHINNEY,DEFENDANT APPEARS IN CUSTODY WITH ATTORNEY DUMA,READING WAIVED ,DEFENDANT ORDERED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT NEXT COURT HEARING (PMP)(ER)
02/15/2022 SCHED. NO GO PRELIM HEARING on 02/17/22,11:00am,Div 18
02/15/2022 ELECTRONIC ENTRY OF APPEARANCE BY MICHAEL CHRISTIAN DUMA AS DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Court Date Court Time Division Proceeding Type

02/17/22 11:00am 18 NO GO PRELIM HEARING


CASE HISTORY (ROA)

@Niner

 

[Jewels53]

Looking at Johnson County KS court records NICHOLAS ADAM Ecker has quite the court history. There are a few more related to this case as Niner has stated above.

Johnson County Kansas District Court Document Search

I guess you have to enter his name to see the results. I didn't realize that until I checked after posting.

 

[Jewels53]

History of domestic violence led to Shawnee fire that killed infant, DA says
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In this case, charges may indicate the toddler was in the home, alone.

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“We take domestic violence very seriously and we’re going to continue to be very aggressive and work very hard to protect victims of domestic violence,” Howe said.

FOX4 watched Ecker’s court appearance Monday for allegedly violating the protective order. It was upgraded to a felony stalking charge.

The 28-year-old was also on probation for aggravated domestic battery and illegal possession of a firearm as well.

Domestic violence history led to deadly Kansas fire, DA says

 

[Niner]

Thanks for the updates @Jewels53 ! Can't access the above article - so asking - So the protective order was upgraded to a felony stalking charge? So I need to add that to his charges? TIA!

Also does it mention the infant's name? I like to put the baby's name in my notes also.

 

[Jewels53]

Thanks for the updates @Jewels53 ! Can't access the above article - so asking - So the protective order was upgraded to a felony stalking charge? So I need to add that to his charges? TIA!

Also does it mention the infant's name? I like to put the baby's name in my notes also.

His court appearance on Monday was for the Felony Stalking which he was charged with before the fire. That was a charge for 2/4/2022. So I don't think it was added.

His next Court appearance is on Thursday 2/17/2022.

I have seen where they called the baby Junior. Now I don't know if that is his name or not. I believe it is a boy.

 

[Niner]

His court appearance on Monday was for the Felony Stalking which he was charged with before the fire. That was a charge for 2/4/2022. So I don't think it was added.

His next Court appearance is on Thursday 2/17/2022.

I have seen where they called the baby Junior. Now I don't know if that is his name or not. I believe it is a boy.

Okay - I do have the 2/17 date recorded. And I'll just put infant boy than until we can find his name. I don't think I'll keep track of his stalking charge though - unless you want me to - ??

Thanks!

 

[Jewels53]

Okay - I do have the 2/17 date recorded. And I'll just put infant boy than until we can find his name. I don't think I'll keep track of his stalking charge though - unless you want me to - ??

Thanks!

We don't have to keep track of the stalking charge, it is fine with me.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, February 17th:
*No-Go Preliminary Hearing (@ 11am CT) - KS – Infant boy, born in 2020 (dies in fire set by father, 2/13/22, Shawnee) - *Nicholas Adam Ecker (28) arrested & charged (2/14/22) with 1st degree murder & aggravated arson with bodily harm, & added (2/15/22) felony stalking charge. $1M bond.
2/14/22 Update: Set bond condition: house arrest w/GPS monitoring, not going within 100 yards of victim's resident/employment; no use of illegal drugs or controlled substances. Submit to testing when directed by court; no alcohol, no firearms, no driving, no contact with victim(s)/witnesses, their resident/employment whether or not they post bond. Mental health evaluation prior to bonding; surrender passport. First appearance hearing on 2/15/22.
2/15/22 Update: Ecker was also on probation for aggravated domestic battery & illegal possession of a firearm as well. Request for disclosure of an affidavit or sworn testimony. Judge assigned to case. Plaintiff appears by McElhinney, defendant appears in custody with attorney Duma. Reading of charges waived. The protective order was upgraded to a felony stalking charge. Defendant ordered to personally appear at next court hearing. Next No-Go Preliminary hearing on 2/17/22.

 

[Jewels53]

22CR00452

ECKER, NICHOLAS

02/17/2022 COUNT 1 21-5402(a)(2) PLAINTIFF APPEARS BY SHANNON,DEFENDANT APPEARS IN CUSTODY WITH ATTORNEY DUMA,CONTINUED BY DEFENSE ,DEFENDANT ORDERED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT NEXT COURT HEARING (TPM)(ZM)

02/17/2022 SCHED. NO GO PRELIM HEARING on 03/31/22,10:30am,Div 18

03/31/22 10:30am 18 NO GO PRELIM HEARING

Calendar

@Niner next court date is 3/31/2022

 

[Jewels53]

SHAWNEE, Kan. — A Johnson County, Kansas woman is facing an involuntary manslaughter charge in the death of a child inside a burning Shawnee home earlier this month.

Police arrested Karlie Phelps Friday afternoon.

The case involves the death of an infant who died inside a home on West 69th Terrace in Shawnee on Feb. 13.

The child’s father, 28-year-old Nicholas Ecker, has already appeared in court on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated arson.

Woman charged in deadly Kansas fire that killed infant

@Niner

 

[Jewels53]

22CR00552

Phelps, Karlie Mae

Count 121-5405(b)(1).3
02/12/22INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER <6YO F3PCount 221-5601(a)

02/12/22ENDANGERING A CHILD <18 MAP

02/25/2022 WARRANT W2201261 PULLED FROM SHERIFF'S QUEUE

02/25/2022 FILE STAMP 02/25/22, COMPLAINT, INITIATION OF ACTION

02/25/2022 FILE STAMP 02/25/22, WARRANT FOR ARREST ISSUED TO SHERIFF

02/25/2022 FILE STAMP 02/25/22, AFFIDAVIT

02/25/2022 SET BOND CONDITION: ELECTRONIC MONITORING; NO USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES/SUBMIT TO TESTING WHEN DIRECTED BY COURT; NO ALCOHOL; NO FIREARMS; NO DRIVING W/O VALID D/L AND INSURANCE; NO CONTACT VICTIM(S)/WITNESSES, THEIR RESIDENCE/ EMPLOYMENT WHETHER OR NOT THEY POST BOND

02/25/2022 SET BOND $250,000 CA-SU

02/25/2022 JUDGE TIMOTHY P MCCARTHY ASSIGNED TO CASE, DIVISION 18

02/25/2022 INITIAL CHARGE(S) 21-5405(b)(1).3 INVOL MANSLAUGH; 21-5601(a) ENDANGER CHILD FILED

02/25/2022 CASE E-FILED; AGENCY SPD RPT# 22-000900

CASE HISTORY (ROA)

@Niner

 

[Laughing]

A family members page on the Fund Raising Page That Must Not Be Named appears quite successful.

Prior to KP's charges.

The Catholic and Lutheran churches arrange adoptions with great care and attention to detail. Plenty of private attorneys advertise the service. My tax dollars provide social services. Not ready to become a parent? Ask for help, place your baby with a loving family!

Is this case eventually going to reveal another gaping hole in our mental health 'system?'

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jmho ymmv lrr

 

[Niner]

SHAWNEE, Kan. — A Johnson County, Kansas woman is facing an involuntary manslaughter charge in the death of a child inside a burning Shawnee home earlier this month.

Police arrested Karlie Phelps Friday afternoon.

The case involves the death of an infant who died inside a home on West 69th Terrace in Shawnee on Feb. 13.

The child’s father, 28-year-old Nicholas Ecker, has already appeared in court on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated arson.

Woman charged in deadly Kansas fire that killed infant

@Niner

Can't access the article - do you know how old she is? TIA!

 

[Laughing]

Hhhmmm, article uses the term woman:

https://fox4kc.com/news/woman-facing-charges-in-death-of-baby-following-shawnee-house-fire/

A Johnson County, Kansas woman is facing an involuntary manslaughter charge in the death of a child inside a burning Shawnee home earlier this month.

Police arrested Karlie Phelps Friday afternoon.

Johnson County Courts site lists Karlie Mae Phelps DOB 1/14/1994, she turned 28 a month before this tragedy. Johnson County Kansas District Court Document Search

Seems she has traffic violations and other violations. Seems that the current charge is in Division 18.

IMHO, addiction is a terrible disease & may be part of the story here.

No idea if that link will work, @Jewels53 's link did take me to the JoCo Courts site, but not to the case.

jmho ymmv lrr

 

[Jewels53]

Hhhmmm, article uses the term woman:

https://fox4kc.com/news/woman-facing-charges-in-death-of-baby-following-shawnee-house-fire/

A Johnson County, Kansas woman is facing an involuntary manslaughter charge in the death of a child inside a burning Shawnee home earlier this month.

Police arrested Karlie Phelps Friday afternoon.

Johnson County Courts site lists Karlie Mae Phelps DOB 1/14/1994, she turned 28 a month before this tragedy. Johnson County Kansas District Court Document Search

Seems she has traffic violations and other violations. Seems that the current charge is in Division 18.

IMHO, addiction is a terrible disease & may be part of the story here.

No idea if that link will work, @Jewels53 's link did take me to the JoCo Courts site, but not to the case.

jmho ymmv lrr

You have to enter her name and it is the one that has the middle name Mae on it. At least that is where I found her criminal charges for the night in question.

 

[Jewels53]

Can't access the article - do you know how old she is? TIA!

28 yrs old