KS - Nicholas Ecker Jr., 17 mos, dies in Fire set by Father, Shawnee, 23 Feb 2022 *arrests, 1 guilty*
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ECKER, NICHOLAS ADAM
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| 02/08/2023 | FILE STAMP 02/08/23, NOTICE OF INTENT TO PRESENT EXPERT TESTIMONY |
| 02/08/2023 | FILE STAMP 02/08/23, NOTICE OF INTENT TO PRESENT EXPERT TESTIMONY |
| 02/07/2023 | RESCHED. SCHEDULING CONFERENCE on 03/29/23,11:00am,Div 18 |
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Wednesday, March 29th:
*Scheduling Conference Hearing (@ 11am CT) - KS – Nicholas Ecker, Jr. (17 mos.) born in 2020 (died in fire set by father, Feb. 13, 2022, Shawnee) – *Nicholas Adam Ecker, Sr. (28) “father” arrested & charged (2/14/22) & arraigned (8/10/22) with 1st degree murder & aggravated arson with bodily harm, & added (2/15/22) felony stalking charge & added (8/10/22) with firearm possession by a felon. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Court info from 2/15/22 thru 9/21/22 reference post #80 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ther-shawnee-23-feb-2022-arrest.612613/page-4
12/20/22 Update: Plaintiff appears by Shannon Hurst, defendant appears in custody with Attorney Duma. Continued by defense. Defendant ordered to personally appear at next court hearing. Next scheduling conference hearing on 2/13/23 @ 9am.
2/8/23: Notice of intent to present expert testimony. 2/13/23 Update: Scheduling conference on 2/13/23 was rescheduled on 3/29/23 @ 11am.
*Karlie Mae Phelps (28) “mother” – Plead guilty on 8/18/22 & sentenced on 10/6/22 sentenced to serve 36 months of probation. See post #80 here for sentencing explanation.
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ther-shawnee-23-feb-2022-arrest.612613/page-4
*Scheduling Conference Hearing (@ 11am CT) - KS – Nicholas Ecker, Jr. (17 mos.) born in 2020 (died in fire set by father, Feb. 13, 2022, Shawnee) – *Nicholas Adam Ecker, Sr. (28) “father” arrested & charged (2/14/22) & arraigned (8/10/22) with 1st degree murder & aggravated arson with bodily harm, & added (2/15/22) felony stalking charge & added (8/10/22) with firearm possession by a felon. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Court info from 2/15/22 thru 9/21/22 reference post #80 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ther-shawnee-23-feb-2022-arrest.612613/page-4
12/20/22 Update: Plaintiff appears by Shannon Hurst, defendant appears in custody with Attorney Duma. Continued by defense. Defendant ordered to personally appear at next court hearing. Next scheduling conference hearing on 2/13/23 @ 9am.
2/8/23: Notice of intent to present expert testimony. 2/13/23 Update: Scheduling conference on 2/13/23 was rescheduled on 3/29/23 @ 11am.
*Karlie Mae Phelps (28) “mother” – Plead guilty on 8/18/22 & sentenced on 10/6/22 sentenced to serve 36 months of probation. See post #80 here for sentencing explanation.
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ther-shawnee-23-feb-2022-arrest.612613/page-4
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ECKER, NICHOLAS ADAM
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| 03/29/2023 | SET BOND CONDITION, CONTACT ALLOWED WITH MINOR NEPHEW |
| 03/29/2023 | COUNT 1 21-5402(a)(2) PLAINTIFF APPEARS BY ALLISON,DEFENDANT APPEARS IN CUSTODY WITH ATTORNEY DUMA,CONTINUED BY DEFENSE ,DEFENDANT ORDERED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT NEXT COURT HEARING ,COMMENT IN PERSON (TPM)(ER) |
| 03/29/2023 | SCHED. MOTION on 07/24/23,09:00am,Div 18 |
| 03/10/2023 | FILE STAMP 03/10/23, MOTION REQUESTING PRE-TRIAL RULING PERTAINING TO ADMISSIBILITY OF EXPERT TESTIMONY |
| Court Date | Court Time | Division | Proceeding Type |
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| 07/24/23 | 09:00am | 18 | MOTION |
| 03/29/23 | 11:00am | 18 | SCHEDULING CONFERENCE |
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OLATHE, Kan. — A warrant has been issued for a Shawnee woman who pleaded guilty in the death of her 17-month-old son.
The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office said Karlie Phelps skipped a court hearing about the possibility that she violated the terms of her probation Monday. If a judge determines there is proof, Phelps could be ordered to serve the remainder of her sentence in prison.
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The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office said Karlie Phelps skipped a court hearing about the possibility that she violated the terms of her probation Monday. If a judge determines there is proof, Phelps could be ordered to serve the remainder of her sentence in prison.
Warrant issued for Shawnee mom guilty in toddler’s death
A Johnson County judge issued an arrest warrant for a Shawnee woman after she skipped a hearing after she was sentenced in death of her toddler.
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So instead of serving 3 yrs of probation out of her 18 yr (non)prison sentence, she may have to actually serve the 18 yr prison sentence?OLATHE, Kan. — A warrant has been issued for a Shawnee woman who pleaded guilty in the death of her 17-month-old son.
The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office said Karlie Phelps skipped a court hearing about the possibility that she violated the terms of her probation Monday. If a judge determines there is proof, Phelps could be ordered to serve the remainder of her sentence in prison.
Warrant issued for Shawnee mom guilty in toddler’s death
A Johnson County judge issued an arrest warrant for a Shawnee woman after she skipped a hearing after she was sentenced in death of her toddler.
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I sure hope the Judge comes down on her and makes her serve some time! imo
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Monday, July 24th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 9am CT) - KS – Nicholas Ecker, Jr. (17 mos.) born in 2020 (died in fire set by father, Feb. 13, 2022, Shawnee) – *Nicholas Adam Ecker, Sr. (28) “father” arrested & charged (2/14/22) & arraigned (8/10/22) with 1st degree murder & aggravated arson with bodily harm, & added (2/15/22) felony stalking charge & added (8/10/22) with firearm possession by a felon. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Court info from 2/15/22 thru 2/8/23 reference post #84 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ther-shawnee-23-feb-2022-arrest.612613/page-5
2/13/23 Update: Scheduling conference on 2/13/23 was rescheduled on 3/29/23 @ 11am. 3/10/23: Motion requesting pretrial ruling pertaining to admissibility of expert testimony.
3/29/23 Update: Count 1-Palintiff appears by Allison, defendant appears in custody with attorney Duma. Continued by defense. Defendant ordered to personally appear at next motions hearing on 7/24/23 @ 9am. Set bond condition, contact allowed with minor nephew. 6/29/23: States response to defendant's motion requesting pretrial ruling pertaining to admissibility of expert testimony.
*Karlie Mae Phelps (28) “mother” – Plead guilty on 8/18/22 & sentenced on 10/6/22 sentenced to serve 36 months of probation. See post #80 here for sentencing explanation.
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ther-shawnee-23-feb-2022-arrest.612613/page-4
7/10/23 Update: A warrant has been issued for Phelps who pleaded guilty in the death of her 17-month-old son. The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office said Phelps skipped a court hearing about the possibility that she violated the terms of her probation Monday. If a judge determines there is proof, Phelps could be ordered to serve the remainder of her sentence in prison.
*Motions Hearing (@ 9am CT) - KS – Nicholas Ecker, Jr. (17 mos.) born in 2020 (died in fire set by father, Feb. 13, 2022, Shawnee) – *Nicholas Adam Ecker, Sr. (28) “father” arrested & charged (2/14/22) & arraigned (8/10/22) with 1st degree murder & aggravated arson with bodily harm, & added (2/15/22) felony stalking charge & added (8/10/22) with firearm possession by a felon. Plead not guilty. $1M bond.
Court info from 2/15/22 thru 2/8/23 reference post #84 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ther-shawnee-23-feb-2022-arrest.612613/page-5
2/13/23 Update: Scheduling conference on 2/13/23 was rescheduled on 3/29/23 @ 11am. 3/10/23: Motion requesting pretrial ruling pertaining to admissibility of expert testimony.
3/29/23 Update: Count 1-Palintiff appears by Allison, defendant appears in custody with attorney Duma. Continued by defense. Defendant ordered to personally appear at next motions hearing on 7/24/23 @ 9am. Set bond condition, contact allowed with minor nephew. 6/29/23: States response to defendant's motion requesting pretrial ruling pertaining to admissibility of expert testimony.
*Karlie Mae Phelps (28) “mother” – Plead guilty on 8/18/22 & sentenced on 10/6/22 sentenced to serve 36 months of probation. See post #80 here for sentencing explanation.
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ther-shawnee-23-feb-2022-arrest.612613/page-4
7/10/23 Update: A warrant has been issued for Phelps who pleaded guilty in the death of her 17-month-old son. The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office said Phelps skipped a court hearing about the possibility that she violated the terms of her probation Monday. If a judge determines there is proof, Phelps could be ordered to serve the remainder of her sentence in prison.
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| 07/24/2023 | COUNT 1 21-5402(a)(2) PLAINTIFF APPEARS BY SHANNON AND HURST,DEFENDANT APPEARS IN CUSTODY WITH ATTORNEY DUMA,COMMENT INVESIGATOR JOHNSON QUALIFIED AS EXPERT/DEF EXPERT REPORTS-SUMMARY DUE BY 9/15,CONTINUED BY DEFENSE ,DEFENDANT ORDERED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT NEXT COURT HEARING ,COMMENT IN PERSON (TPM)(AR) |
| 07/24/2023 | SCHED. JURY TRIAL on 11/03/23,09:00am,Div 18 |
| 07/24/2023 | SCHED. JURY TRIAL on 11/02/23,09:00am,Div 18 |
| 07/24/2023 | SCHED. JURY TRIAL on 11/01/23,09:00am,Div 18 |
| 07/24/2023 | SCHED. JURY TRIAL on 10/31/23,09:00am,Div 18 |
| 07/24/2023 | SCHED. JURY TRIAL on 10/30/23,09:00am,Div 18 |
| 07/24/2023 | SCHED. PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE on 10/25/23,09:00am,Div 18 |
| Court Date | Court Time | Division | Proceeding Type |
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| 11/03/23 | 09:00am | 18 | JURY TRIAL |
| 11/02/23 | 09:00am | 18 | JURY TRIAL |
| 11/01/23 | 09:00am | 18 | JURY TRIAL |
| 10/31/23 | 09:00am | 18 | JURY TRIAL |
| 10/30/23 | 09:00am | 18 | JURY TRIAL |
| 10/25/23 | 09:00am | 18 | PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE |
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Oh @Jewels53 - hate to bother you again - but on Phelphs
I have this:
7/10/23 Update: A warrant has been issued for Phelps who pleaded guilty in the death of her 17-month-old son. The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office said Phelps skipped a court hearing about the possibility that she violated the terms of her probation Monday. If a judge determines there is proof, Phelps could be ordered to serve the remainder of her sentence in prison.
Any updates on her? Did she have to serve her sentence in prison? TIA!
I have this:
7/10/23 Update: A warrant has been issued for Phelps who pleaded guilty in the death of her 17-month-old son. The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office said Phelps skipped a court hearing about the possibility that she violated the terms of her probation Monday. If a judge determines there is proof, Phelps could be ordered to serve the remainder of her sentence in prison.
Any updates on her? Did she have to serve her sentence in prison? TIA!
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PHELPS, KARLIE MAE
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| 07/26/2023 | FILE STAMP 07/26/2023, BOND SURRENDER BY SURETY |
| 07/20/2023 | WARRANT W2304693 EXECUTED |
| 07/20/2023 | WARRANT W2304693 PULLED FROM SHERIFF'S QUEUE |
| 07/19/2023 | FILE STAMP 07/19/2023, SO RETURN B/W EXECUTED |
| 07/19/2023 | FILE STAMP 07/19/23, THIRD AMENDED AFFIDAVIT. BENCH WARRANT ISSUED TO SHERIFF |
| 07/19/2023 | SET BOND CONDITION: HOUSE ARREST W/GPS MONITORING, NOT GO WITHIN 100 YARDS OF VICTIM'S RESIDENCE/EMPLOYMENT; SIGN WAIVERS FOR PO TO COMMUNICATE WITH DETOX |
| 07/19/2023 | SET BOND $1,000,000 CA-SU |
| 07/17/2023 | SCHED. OTHER HEARING on 07/27/23,11:00am,Div 18 |
| Court Date | Court Time | Division | Proceeding Type |
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| 10/25/23 | 10:00am | 18 | MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON BOND |
| 07/27/23 | 11:00am | 18 | OTHER HEARING |
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Thursday, July 27th:
*Other Hearing (@ 11am CT) - KS – Nicholas Ecker, Jr. (17 mos.) born in 2020 (dies in fire set by father, Feb. 13, 2022, Shawnee) - *Karlie Mae Phelps (28) “mother” arrested & charged (2/25/22) with involuntary manslaughter & endangering a child under 18. Plead not guilty. Bond $250K. Bond posted (3/2/22). Bond changed (7/19/23) to $1M with conditions.
Court info from 3/11/22 thru 8/3/22 reference post #64 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ther-shawnee-23-feb-2022-arrest.612613/page-4
8/18/22 Update: Plaintiff appears by attorney Hurst & defendant with attorney Toth. Phelps pled guilty Thursday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of her 17-month-old son in a house fire & also pled guilty to endangering a child. Phelps admitted to leaving her son, Nicholas Ecker Junior, home alone back in February for a long period of time. As part of the plea agreement, Phelps is expected to cooperate with prosecutors & testify against the boy’s father, Nicholas Ecker, Sr. As part of the deal, prosecutors are recommending that Phelps serve 10 years behind bars with no probation. Also as part of the agreement, charges against Phelps of intimidating a witness & violating a protection order would be dismissed. Presentence investigation ordered. Sentencing will be in person, defendant ordered to personally appear. A judge denied a request to release/bond. She’s scheduled to be sentenced on 10/6/22.
10/6/22 Update: A Johnson County judge sentenced Phelps to 18 years in prison. She previously pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter & child endangerment charges stemming from the fire that killed her 17-month-old son. In a clarification, the Johnson County District Attorney’s office said that while a judge sentenced Phelps to prison, the judge also granted Phelps’ request for dispositional departure. With that request, Phelps will serve three years of probation after prison time. If Phelps violates any of the terms of her probation she will serve the remainder of her sentence in prison. Eventually sentenced to 36 months probation.
7/10/23 Update: A warrant has been issued for Phelps who pleaded guilty in the death of her 17-month-old son. The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office said Phelps skipped a court hearing about the possibility that she violated the terms of her probation Monday. If a judge determines there is proof, Phelps could be ordered to serve the remainder of her sentence in prison.
7/17/23: Schedule other hearing on 7/27/23 @ 11am. 7/19/23 Bond set at $1M. Bond conditions: House arrest w/GPS monitoring, not to go within 100 yards of victim's resident/employment; sign waivers for PO to communicate with detox. Third amended affidavit. Bench warrant issued to Sheriff. 7/20/23 Warrant executed. 7/26/23: Bond surrender by Surety. Motion for judgment on bond hearing on 10/25/23 @ 10am.
*Karlie Mae Phelps (28) arrested (3/2/22) & charged (3/11/22) with violating a protection order & intimidating a witness (on 3/2/22). Plead not guilty. Surety Bond $350K. Posted bond (3/11/22).
Court info from 3/11/22 thru 8/3/22 reference post #64 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ther-shawnee-23-feb-2022-arrest.612613/page-4
8/18/22 Update: Per plea deal these charges will be dismissed. See above.
*Nicholas Adam Ecker, Sr. (28) “father” – Pretrial hearing on 10/25/23 & trial begins on 10/30/23.
*Other Hearing (@ 11am CT) - KS – Nicholas Ecker, Jr. (17 mos.) born in 2020 (dies in fire set by father, Feb. 13, 2022, Shawnee) - *Karlie Mae Phelps (28) “mother” arrested & charged (2/25/22) with involuntary manslaughter & endangering a child under 18. Plead not guilty. Bond $250K. Bond posted (3/2/22). Bond changed (7/19/23) to $1M with conditions.
Court info from 3/11/22 thru 8/3/22 reference post #64 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ther-shawnee-23-feb-2022-arrest.612613/page-4
8/18/22 Update: Plaintiff appears by attorney Hurst & defendant with attorney Toth. Phelps pled guilty Thursday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of her 17-month-old son in a house fire & also pled guilty to endangering a child. Phelps admitted to leaving her son, Nicholas Ecker Junior, home alone back in February for a long period of time. As part of the plea agreement, Phelps is expected to cooperate with prosecutors & testify against the boy’s father, Nicholas Ecker, Sr. As part of the deal, prosecutors are recommending that Phelps serve 10 years behind bars with no probation. Also as part of the agreement, charges against Phelps of intimidating a witness & violating a protection order would be dismissed. Presentence investigation ordered. Sentencing will be in person, defendant ordered to personally appear. A judge denied a request to release/bond. She’s scheduled to be sentenced on 10/6/22.
10/6/22 Update: A Johnson County judge sentenced Phelps to 18 years in prison. She previously pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter & child endangerment charges stemming from the fire that killed her 17-month-old son. In a clarification, the Johnson County District Attorney’s office said that while a judge sentenced Phelps to prison, the judge also granted Phelps’ request for dispositional departure. With that request, Phelps will serve three years of probation after prison time. If Phelps violates any of the terms of her probation she will serve the remainder of her sentence in prison. Eventually sentenced to 36 months probation.
7/10/23 Update: A warrant has been issued for Phelps who pleaded guilty in the death of her 17-month-old son. The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office said Phelps skipped a court hearing about the possibility that she violated the terms of her probation Monday. If a judge determines there is proof, Phelps could be ordered to serve the remainder of her sentence in prison.
7/17/23: Schedule other hearing on 7/27/23 @ 11am. 7/19/23 Bond set at $1M. Bond conditions: House arrest w/GPS monitoring, not to go within 100 yards of victim's resident/employment; sign waivers for PO to communicate with detox. Third amended affidavit. Bench warrant issued to Sheriff. 7/20/23 Warrant executed. 7/26/23: Bond surrender by Surety. Motion for judgment on bond hearing on 10/25/23 @ 10am.
*Karlie Mae Phelps (28) arrested (3/2/22) & charged (3/11/22) with violating a protection order & intimidating a witness (on 3/2/22). Plead not guilty. Surety Bond $350K. Posted bond (3/11/22).
Court info from 3/11/22 thru 8/3/22 reference post #64 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ther-shawnee-23-feb-2022-arrest.612613/page-4
8/18/22 Update: Per plea deal these charges will be dismissed. See above.
*Nicholas Adam Ecker, Sr. (28) “father” – Pretrial hearing on 10/25/23 & trial begins on 10/30/23.