CA - Paul Perez, 57, killed 5 of his infant children (born 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001), remains found 29 March 2007, Yolo Co, *Arrest in 2020*

[lisette]

Sorry… I see that the above article had already been posted a while back. I found this one about the opening statements, where it looks like they are blaming each other.

Brutal killer or scapegoat? Infanticide trial gets underway

WOODLAND — Is a former Yolo County man the brutal killer of his own five infant children, or the scapegoat for a mother seeking to escape her own culpability in

www.davisenterprise.com

 

[Orbweaver]

I found this article, detailing Yolanda’s testimony in court.

Children's mother takes stand in infant deaths

A Sacramento woman who had six children with Paul Allen Perez — five of whom he is accused of murdering when they were infants — described for a Yolo County

www.wintersexpress.com

What a heartbreaking account of a life time of horrific abuse. I believe her. If he can murder his own infant children, imagine what he could do to his wife? And holding her hostage with threatening to kill Brittany. A true monster. He used her motherhood as a prison.

I’m also disturbed by Kato’s cause of death being ruled as SIDS. There’s potential that this could have been stopped, Yolanda and Brittany could have been liberated 30+ years ago and the suffering of the other children could have been avoided.

As a new mom myself, the profound agony she must be living with is unimaginable. I’m so sorry our society didn’t do more to protect her and her children.

 

[Niner]

I tried finding some in the Davis Enterprise since they started reporting this trial - but found nothing. I would think if the jury decided on a verdict they would have it. Nothing... so I am going to "assume" that the jury is still deliberating & will return on Monday, the 22nd.

Maybe someone local or in California can find something??

 

[Niner]

Well the court site has not been updated - but I will go ahead & post this anyway just in case the jury is still deliberating. I will check it later this afternoon.

Monday, Dec. 22nd:
*Trial continues (Day 32)-VERDICT WATCH! (Day 4) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Nikko Lee Perez (approx. 3 mos. when found; b. Nov. 8, 1996 in Fresno, found March 29, 2007 east of Woodland in an irrigation slough & was wrapped in a Winnie the Pooh blanket & a layer of plastic before being placed in a metal cooler. The cooler was weighed down with heavy objects & submerged in the slough, located about 15 miles northwest of Sacramento. He suffered a fractured skull & other blunt force trauma. He also had healing fractures, including broken ribs, that showed a pattern of abuse), Kato Allen Perez (b. 1992 in Merced, known to be dead), Mika Alena Perez (b. 1995 in Merced, not found), Nikko Lee Perez (b. 1997 in Fresno, not found) & Kato Krow Perez (b. 2001 in Fresno, not found) - *Paul Allen Perez (30 @ time of first crime (1992)/57/now 63) arrested (1/21/20) & charged (1/22/20) & arraigned (1/28/20) with 5 counts of premeditated murder with special circumstances of lying in wait [special circumstances were dismissed], torture & multiple victims, 4 counts of assault on a child under 8 with force likely to produce great bodily injury resulting in death & criminal enhancements for his prior convictions. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. Remanded to Sheriff’s custody (3/24/21) no bond. DP will not seek DP. Yolo County
Trial began on 10/23/25 & ended on 12/15/25.
Jury started deliberations on 12/16/25.
Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Yolo County DAs David Robbin & Deanna Hays. Defense attorney public defender Ron Johnson & Sarah MacDonald.
Info on children & court info from 1/28/20 thru 10/27/25 & Trial Day 1-27 (10/23-12/15/25) & Jury deliberations Day 1-3 (12/16-12/18/26) reference post #312 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-16
12/18/25 Thursday, Trial Day 31/Jury Deliberations Day 3: No info available. Trial continues on Friday, 12/19/25.
12/19/25 Friday, Trial Day 32/Jury Deliberations Day 4: No info available. Trial continues with deliberations on Monday, 12/22/25.
*Yolanda Teresa Perez () – Plead guilty to 4 counts of child abuse; murder charges dismissed (9/21/22). Court orders Yolanda Perez back to Court on 11/5/25 as State witness.

 

[Niner]

Looks like there was NO court on Monday. And guessing the jury is still deliberating.... I wish the Minute Order would give a more detailed information.

Events & Hearings
12/19/2025 Further Jury Trial
Minute Order
Judicial : Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held

12/19/2025 Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at
Comment: amount of: No Bail

01/05/2026 Further Jury Trial
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM


link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

Monday, January 5th:
*Trial continues (Day 33)-VERDICT WATCH! (Day 5) (@ 9am PT) – CA – Nikko Lee Perez (approx. 3 mos. when found; b. Nov. 8, 1996 in Fresno, found March 29, 2007 east of Woodland in an irrigation slough & was wrapped in a Winnie the Pooh blanket & a layer of plastic before being placed in a metal cooler. The cooler was weighed down with heavy objects & submerged in the slough, located about 15 miles northwest of Sacramento. He suffered a fractured skull & other blunt force trauma. He also had healing fractures, including broken ribs, that showed a pattern of abuse), Kato Allen Perez (b. 1992 in Merced, known to be dead), Mika Alena Perez (b. 1995 in Merced, not found), Nikko Lee Perez (b. 1997 in Fresno, not found) & Kato Krow Perez (b. 2001 in Fresno, not found) - *Paul Allen Perez (30 @ time of first crime (1992)/57/now 63) arrested (1/21/20) & charged (1/22/20) & arraigned (1/28/20) with 5 counts of premeditated murder with special circumstances of lying in wait [special circumstances were dismissed], torture & multiple victims, 4 counts of assault on a child under 8 with force likely to produce great bodily injury resulting in death & criminal enhancements for his prior convictions. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. Remanded to Sheriff’s custody (3/24/21) no bond. DP will not seek DP. Yolo County
Trial began on 10/23/25 & ended on 12/15/25.
Jury started deliberations on 12/16/25.
Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Yolo County DAs David Robbin & Deanna Hays. Defense attorney public defender Ron Johnson & Sarah MacDonald.
Info on children & court info from 1/28/20 thru 10/27/25 & Trial Day 1-27 (10/23-12/15/25) & Jury deliberations Day 1-3 (12/16-12/18/25) reference post #324 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-16
12/19/25 Friday, Trial Day 32/Jury Deliberations Day 4: No info available. Trial continues with deliberations on Monday, 1/5/26.
*Yolanda Teresa Perez () – Plead guilty to 4 counts of child abuse; murder charges dismissed (9/21/22). Court orders Yolanda Perez back to Court on 11/5/25 as State witness.

 

[Niner]

Maybe the Jury is close to getting a verdict, as they changed the time from 9am to 1:30pm. HOPING they have!!

Events & Hearings:
01/05/2026 Further Jury Trial
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Dyer, Tom M.
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held

01/05/2026 Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at
Comment: amount of: No Bail

01/05/2026 Media Request Received
Comment: FROM KOVR-KMAX FOR 1/6/26 COURT DATE

01/05/2026 Document Sent To
Comment: MEDIA REQUEST SENT TO DEPT 4

01/06/2026 Further Jury Trial
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Cancel Reason: Vacated

01/06/2026 Further Jury Trial
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM

link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, January 6th:
*Trial continues (Day 34)-VERDICT WATCH! (Day 6) (@ 1:30pm PT) – CA – Nikko Lee Perez (approx. 3 mos. when found; b. Nov. 8, 1996 in Fresno, found March 29, 2007 east of Woodland in an irrigation slough & was wrapped in a Winnie the Pooh blanket & a layer of plastic before being placed in a metal cooler. The cooler was weighed down with heavy objects & submerged in the slough, located about 15 miles northwest of Sacramento. He suffered a fractured skull & other blunt force trauma. He also had healing fractures, including broken ribs, that showed a pattern of abuse), Kato Allen Perez (b. 1992 in Merced, known to be dead), Mika Alena Perez (b. 1995 in Merced, not found), Nikko Lee Perez (b. 1997 in Fresno, not found) & Kato Krow Perez (b. 2001 in Fresno, not found) - *Paul Allen Perez (30 @ time of first crime (1992)/57/now 63) arrested (1/21/20) & charged (1/22/20) & arraigned (1/28/20) with 5 counts of premeditated murder with special circumstances of lying in wait [special circumstances were dismissed], torture & multiple victims, 4 counts of assault on a child under 8 with force likely to produce great bodily injury resulting in death & criminal enhancements for his prior convictions. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. Remanded to Sheriff’s custody (3/24/21) no bond. DP will not seek DP. Yolo County
Trial began on 10/23/25 & ended on 12/15/25.
Jury started deliberations on 12/16 thru 12/19/25 & 1/5/26.
Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Yolo County DAs David Robbin & Deanna Hays. Defense attorney public defender Ron Johnson & Sarah MacDonald.
Info on children & court info from 1/28/20 thru 10/27/25 & Trial Day 1-32 (10/23-12/19/25) & Jury deliberations Day 1-4 (12/16-12/19/25) reference post #327 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-16
12/19/25 Friday, Trial Day 32/Jury Deliberations Day 4: No info available. Trial continues with deliberations on Monday, 1/5/26.
1/5/26 Monday, Trial Day 33/Jury Deliberations Day 5: No info available. Trial continues with deliberations on Tuesday, 1/6/26.
*Yolanda Teresa Perez () – Plead guilty to 4 counts of child abuse; murder charges dismissed (9/21/22). Court orders Yolanda Perez back to Court on 11/5/25 as State witness.

 

[Niner]

Surprise. Surprise - he was found guilty....

Events & Hearings:
01/06/2026 Further Jury Trial
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Result: Held

01/06/2026 Media Request Denied
Comment: KOVR-KMAX REQUEST FOR 1/6/26 COURT DATE

01/06/2026 Certificate of Mailing
Comment: KOVR-KMAX MEDIA REQUEST FOR 1/6/26 COURT DATE

01/06/2026 Jury Instructions

01/06/2026 Filed
Comment: jury questions

01/06/2026 Verdict by Jury

01/06/2026 Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at
Comment: amount of: No Bail

01/06/2026 Motion Granted
Comment: DA to dismiss Case Enhancement D

01/06/2026 Referred to Probation
Comment: Interview Waived

04/06/2026 *Sentence
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM


link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo


Minute Order:
1 MURDER 187(A) Felony 10/21/1992 - Not guilty
2 MURDER 187(A) Felony 10/21/1992 - Guilty
2 E:MURD/INVOLV TORTU 190.2(A)(18) - Not True
3 MURDER 187(A) Felony 10/21/1992 - Guilty
4 MURDER 187(A) Felony 10/21/1992 - Guilty
5 MURDER 187(A) Felony 10/21/1992 - Guilty
6 ASSAULT/RESULT/DEATH (273AB) - Guilty
7 MURDER 1st degree - Not Guilty
7 MURDER 2nd degree - Guilty
8 ASSAULT/RESULT/DEATH (273AB) - Not guilty
9 MURDER 1st degree - Not guilty
9 MURDER 2nd degree - Not guilty
9 INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER - Court declared a mistrial

See link for Minute Order: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo