CA - Paul Perez, 57, killed 5 of his infant children in 2007, Yolo Co, *Arrest in 2020*

[Niner]

Trial date set for father charged with infant homicides

WOODLAND — More than four years after his arrest, a former Yolo County man is set to stand trial this fall on charges he brutally abused and murdered five of

www.davisenterprise.com

April 12, 2024

WOODLAND — More than four years after his arrest, a former Yolo County man is set to stand trial this fall on charges he brutally abused and murdered five of his infant children over a nine-year period.
Paul Allen Perez, 61, faces life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted of the allegations, which the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office filed in January 2020 after linking him by DNA to one of the slain children.
The investigation began years earlier, in 2007, with a fisherman's discovery of a weighted-down metal cooler in a slough east of Woodland. Inside were the remains of an infant believed to be less than 6 months old when he suffered blunt-force trauma and died, Yolo County coroner's officials said.
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From there, investigators looked for birth records connected to Perez, ultimately finding six children fathered with his second wife, Yolanda: Brittany, born in 1990; Kato, born in 1992; Mika, born in 1995; Nikko, born in 1996; Nikko Lee, born in 1997; and another Kato, born in 2001, Yolo County Deputy Coroner Laurel Weeks testified at Perez's 2021 preliminary hearing.


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Of the six, only Brittany is known to be alive today, according to court testimony. Both she and Yolanda Perez underwent multiple interviews with Yolo County sheriff's detectives during which they confessed to witnessing the infants' abuse and disappearances, but never reported them because Perez allegedly threatened them with physical harm and death.
Yolanda Perez also told detectives that the remains of other children also were sunk into Conway Slough, but searches of the area yielded no results.
The DA’s Office later charged Yolanda Perez with murder and child endangerment in connection with four of the deaths. She pleaded guilty to the child endangerment counts in September 2022 and still awaits sentencing, but is free on her own recognizance until then.

 

[Niner]

I did not realize Yolanda - the wife was charged on this case. Here is her case from the court site.

Yolanda - I just copied from the most recent date for her.

CR2022-2646 | The People of the State of California vs. PEREZ, YOLANDA TERESA

09/21/2022 Disposition
Judicial Officer: Reed, David W.
001 MURDER *Dismissal -Other Dismissal
002 MURDER *Dismissal -Other Dismissal
003 MURDER *Dismissal -Other Dismissal
004 MURDER *Dismissal -Other Dismissal
005 CHILD ABUSE/ENDANGERING *Plea of guilty/Nolo - Before prelim
006 CHILD ABUSE/ENDANGERING *Plea of guilty/Nolo - Before prelim
007 CHILD ABUSE/ENDANGERING *Plea of guilty/Nolo - Before prelim
008 CHILD ABUSE/ENDANGERING *Plea of guilty/Nolo - Before prelim


Events & Hearings
04/08/2024 *Review
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: *Continued Court's Motion
Comment: status / Setting of Sentencing

04/08/2024 Remote Appearance
Comment: D. Robbins, DDA

04/08/2024 Remains on OR

04/10/2024 *Review
*Review
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held
Comment: Status/Setting of Sentencing

04/10/2024 Remains on OR

04/10/2024 Last Day to File Motions
Comment: 8/14/24

05/08/2024 *Review
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: - Status

08/14/2024 Motion in Limine
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM

08/28/2024 *Review
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: - TRC

09/03/2024 *Review
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: - JT


link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, May 8th:
*Status/Review Hearing (@ 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 62) 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.
Trial was set to begin on 1/8/24 was vacated on 12/8/23 & continued on 9/3/24.
Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig. Defense attorney public defender Johnson.
Info on children & court info from 1/28/20 thru 3/27/24 reference post #198 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-10
4/2/34 Docket update: CCU shelf in Dept. 8 on 4/10/24. Next trial setting conference hearing on 4/10/24 @ 9am. 4/8/24 Docket update: Document sent to/Delivered SDT from CA Dept. of Public Health Vital Records to Clerk, Federico.
4/10/24 Update: Trial setting conference held with Judge Daniel M. Wolk. Minute Order. Time waived. Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at: No Bail. Subpoena documents released to DDA Robbins (PG&E), (Western Dental Services), (Kern County Dept. of Human Services), (San Joaquin Valley College) & (CA. Dept. of Public Health). Last day to file Motions is 8/14/24. Next Review/Status hearing on 5/8/24 @ 9am, Motion in Limine hearing on 8/14/24 @ 1:30pm, Trial Readiness conference hearing on 8/28/24 @ 9am & trial is set to begin on 9/3/24 @ 9am.

ALSO:
*Status/Review Hearing (@ 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) - *Yolanda Teresa Perez () arraigned & charged (9/21/22) with 4 counts of murder & 4 counts of child abuse/endangerment. Plead guilty to 4 counts of child abuse & the 4 counts of murder were dismissed.
Perez is free on her own recognizance until sentencing. Defense attorney Rodney J. Beede court appointed.
4/8/24 Docket update: Review hearing held. Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Defense attorney Rodney J. Beebe present. Remote appearance by DDA D. Robbins. Continued Court's motion for setting of sentencing. 4/10/24 Update: Status/setting of sentencing hearing. Remains on OR. Last day to file motions is 8/14/24. Next review/status hearing on 5/8/24 @ 9am, Motion in Limine hearing on 8/14/23 @ 1:30pm, review (TRC) hearing on 8/28/24 @ 9am & review/status (JT) hearing on 9/3/24 @ 9am.

 

[Niner]

Looks like his trial has been reset....

Paul:

05/08/2024 *Review
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: *Continued Party's Motion
Comment: - Status

05/08/2024 Continued by Party's Motion
Comment: - Court finds good cause to continue trial

05/08/2024 Time Waived

05/08/2024 Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at
Comment: amount of: No Bail

08/14/2024 Motion in Limine
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Cancel Reason: Vacated

08/28/2024 *Trial Readiness Conference
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Cancel Reason: Vacated

09/03/2024 *Trial: Jury
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Cancel Reason: Vacated

12/03/2024 *Motion
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: in Limine

01/15/2025 *Trial Readiness Conference
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM

01/21/2025 *Trial: Jury
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: (8 weeks; TW; I/C)


link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

Yolanda:

05/08/2024 *Review
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: *Continued Party's Motion
Comment: - Status

05/08/2024 Remote Appearance
Comment: DDA Robbins

05/08/2024 Remains on OR

08/14/2024 Motion in Limine
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Cancel Reason: Vacated

08/28/2024 *Review
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Cancel Reason: Vacated

09/03/2024 *Review
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Cancel Reason: Vacated

12/03/2024 *Motion
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: in Limine

01/15/2025 *Review
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM

01/21/2025 *Review
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM


link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, December 3rd:
*Status/Review Hearing (@ 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 62) 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 was set to begin on 1/8/24 was vacated on 12/8/23 & continued on 9/3/24 & was reset on 1/21/25.
Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig. Defense attorney public defender Johnson.
Info on children & court info from 1/28/20 thru 4/8/24 reference post #203 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-11
4/10/24 Update: Trial setting conference held with Judge Daniel M. Wolk. Minute Order. Time waived. Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at: No Bail. Subpoena documents released to DDA Robbins (PG&E), (Western Dental Services), (Kern County Dept. of Human Services), (San Joaquin Valley College) & (CA. Dept. of Public Health). Last day to file Motions is 8/14/24. Next Review/Status hearing on 5/8/24 @ 9am, Motion in Limine hearing on 8/14/24 @ 1:30pm, Trial Readiness conference hearing on 8/28/24 @ 9am & trial is set to begin on 9/3/24 @ 9am.
5/8/24 Update: Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Status/review hearing was continued Party's motion. Court finds good cause to continue trial. Time waived. Remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. bail amount set at no bail. Motions hearing on 8/14/24, trial readiness conference hearing on 8/28/24 & trial on 9/3/24 were all vacated. Next Motion [in Limine] hearing on 12/3/24 @ 9am, trial readiness conference hearing on 1/15/25 @ 9am & trial is now set to begin on 1/21/25 @ 9am.

ALSO:
*Review Hearing (@ 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) - *Yolanda Teresa Perez () arraigned & charged (9/21/22) with 4 counts of murder & 4 counts of child abuse/endangerment. Plead guilty to 4 counts of child abuse & the 4 counts of murder were dismissed. Yolo County
Perez is free on her own recognizance until sentencing. Defense attorney Rodney J. Beede court appointed.
Court info from 9/21/22 thru 4/8/24 reference post #203 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-11
4/10/24 Update: Status/setting of sentencing hearing. Remains on OR. Last day to file motions is 8/14/24. Next review/status hearing on 5/8/24 @ 9am, Motion in Limine hearing on 8/14/23 @ 1:30pm, review (TRC) hearing on 8/28/24 @ 9am & review/status (JT) hearing on 9/3/24 @ 9am.
5/8/24 Update: Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Minute Order. Continued party's motion. Remote appearance by DDA Robbins. Remains on OR. Motions hearing on 8/14/24, review hearing on 8/28/24 & 9/3/24 were all vacated. Next review hearings on 12/3/24, 1/15/25 & 1/21/25 all at 9am.

 

[Niner]

Yolanda:

Events & Hearings:
12/03/2024 *Motion
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held
Comment: in Limine

12/03/2024 Remains on OR

12/20/2024 *Other Hearing
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: Status Conference

01/15/2025 *Review
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM

01/21/2025 *Review
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM


Paul:

Events & Hearings:
11/18/2024 Brief Filed
Comment: PEOPLE'S TRIAL BRIEF & MOTIONS IN LIMINE

12/02/2024 *Motion
Comment: to Amend the Information

12/02/2024 Lodged Documents
Comment: First Amended Information

12/03/2024 *Motion
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: *Continued Party's Motion
Comment: in Limine

12/03/2024 Continued by Party's Motion
Comment: by defense counsel; needs additional time to respond; brief to be filed by next week

12/03/2024 Time Waived

12/03/2024 Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at
Comment: amount of: No Bail

12/03/2024 Subpoena Documents Released
Comment: to the People (San Joaquin Valley)

12/19/2024 Motion in Limine
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Comment: Motion to Amend Information

01/15/2025 *Trial Readiness Conference
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM

01/21/2025 *Trial: Jury
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: (8 weeks; TW; I/C)


link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

Thursday, December 19th:
*Motions [in Limine] Hearing (@ 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 62) 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 set to begin on 1/21/25.
Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig. Defense attorney public defender Johnson.
Info on children & court info from 1/28/20 thru 4/10/24 reference post #206 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-11
5/8/24 Update: Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Status/review hearing was continued Party's motion. Court finds good cause to continue trial. Time waived. Remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. bail amount set at no bail. Motions hearing on 8/14/24, trial readiness conference hearing on 8/28/24 & trial on 9/3/24 were all vacated. Next Motion [in Limine] hearing on 12/3/24 @ 9am, trial readiness conference hearing on 1/15/25 @ 9am & trial is now set to begin on 1/21/25 @ 9am. 11/18/24 Docket update: People's trial brief & Motions in Limine filed.
12/2/24 Docket updates: Motion to amend the information. Lodged documents; first amended information. 12/3/24 Update: Motion in Limine hearing continued Party's motion. Docket update: Continued by Party's motion by defense counsel; needs additional time to respond; brief to be filed by next week. Time waived. Remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at - no bail. Subpoena documents released to the People (San Joaquin Valley). Next Motion in Limine hearing on 12/19/24 @ 1:30pm re motion to amend information. Trial readiness conference hearing on 1/15/25 @ 9am & trial is still set on 1/21/25 @ 9am running approximately 8 weeks.
*Yolanda Teresa Perez () – Plead guilty to 4 counts of child abuse; murder charges dismissed (9/21/22). Status conference hearing on 12/20/24 @ 9am. Review hearings on 1/15/25 & 1/21/25 both at 9am.

 

[Niner]

for Paul:

12/19/2024 Motion in Limine
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: *Continued Party's Motion
Comment: Motion to Amend Information

12/19/2024 Motion in Limine
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Comment: Motion to Amend Information

12/19/2024 Continued by Party's Motion
Comment: -Joint

12/19/2024 Time Waived
12/19/2024 Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at
Comment: amount of: NO BAIL

01/08/2025 Motion in Limine
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 1:30 PM
Comment: Motion to Amend Information

01/15/2025 *Trial Readiness Conference
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM

01/21/2025 *Trial: Jury
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: (8 weeks; TW; I/C)


link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

Friday, Dec. 20th:
*Status Conference Hearing (@ 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) - *Yolanda Teresa Perez () arraigned & charged (9/21/22) with 4 counts of murder & 4 counts of child abuse/endangerment. Plead guilty to 4 counts of child abuse & the 4 counts of murder were dismissed. Yolo County
Perez is free on her own recognizance until sentencing. Defense attorney Rodney J. Beede court appointed.
Court info from 9/21/22 thru 4/10/24 reference post #206 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-11
5/8/24 Update: Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Minute Order. Continued party's motion. Remote appearance by DDA Robbins. Remains on OR. Motions hearing on 8/14/24, review hearing on 8/28/24 & 9/3/24 were all vacated. Next review hearings on 12/3/24, 1/15/25 & 1/21/25 all at 9am.
12/3/24 Update: Motions in Limine hearing held with Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Remains on OR. Next status conference hearing on 12/20/24 @ 9am & review hearings on 1/15/25 & 1/21/25 both at 9am.
*Paul Allen Perez (30 @ time of first crime (1992)/57/now 62) – Motions hearing on 1/8/25, trial readiness hearing on 1/15/25 & trial is set to begin on 1/21/25.

 

[Niner]

for Yolanda:

Events & Hearings
12/20/2024 *Other Hearing
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held
Comment: Status Conference

12/20/2024 Remote Appearance
Comment: -Defendant and Defense attorney

12/20/2024 Remains on OR

01/15/2025 *Review
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM

01/21/2025 *Review
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM

link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, January 8th:
*Motions [in Limine] Hearing (@ 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 62) 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 set to begin on 1/21/25.
Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig. Defense attorney public defender Johnson.
Info on children & court info from 1/28/20 thru 11/18/24 reference post #208 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-11
12/2/24 Docket updates: Motion to amend the information. Lodged documents; first amended information. 12/3/24 Update: Motion in Limine hearing continued Party's motion. Docket update: Continued by Party's motion by defense counsel; needs additional time to respond; brief to be filed by next week. Time waived. Remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at - no bail. Subpoena documents released to the People (San Joaquin Valley). Next Motion in Limine hearing on 12/19/24 @ 1:30pm re motion to amend information. Trial readiness conference hearing on 1/15/25 @ 9am & trial is still set on 1/21/25 @ 9am running approximately 8 weeks.
12/19/24 Update: Motion in Limine hearing held. Continued Party's Motion. Motion to amend information. Time waived. Remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at - no bail. Next Motion [in Limine] hearing on 1/8/25 @ 1:30pm for motion to amend information. Trial readiness conference hearing on 1/15/25 @ 9am.
*Yolanda Teresa Perez () – Plead guilty to 4 counts of child abuse; murder charges dismissed (9/21/22). Review hearings on 1/15/25 & 1/21/25 both at 9am.

 

[Niner]

for Paul:

Events & Hearings:
12/20/2024 Response - No Fee
Comment: DEFENDANTS RESPONSE TO THE PROSECUTION'S MOTIONS IN LIMINE

01/08/2025 Motion in Limine
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held
Comment: /Motion to Amend Information

01/08/2025 Motion Granted
Comment: to Amend the Information

01/08/2025 *Defendant Arraigned on Information/Indictment
Comment: First Amended Information

01/08/2025 Not Guilty Plea on Information

01/08/2025 Time Waived

01/08/2025 Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at
Comment: amount of: No Bail

01/08/2025 Amended Information Filed
Comment:First Amended Information

01/15/2025 *Trial Readiness Conference
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM

01/21/2025 *Trial: Jury
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: (8 weeks; TW; I/C)


link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[sunspun]

Has this man set a record with how long he's been waiting to go to trial? Has he been in custody the whole time? (I assume so.) Has he ever been offered a plea deal? Who or what is to blame for the long wait?

 

[Niner]

Has this man set a record with how long he's been waiting to go to trial? Has he been in custody the whole time? (I assume so.) Has he ever been offered a plea deal? Who or what is to blame for the long wait?

Good questions! I personally have no answers.

But at least he does have a trial date set for 1/21/25!

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, January 15th:
*Review Hearing (@ 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) - *Yolanda Teresa Perez () arraigned & charged (9/21/22) with 4 counts of murder & 4 counts of child abuse/endangerment. Plead guilty to 4 counts of child abuse & the 4 counts of murder were dismissed. Yolo County
Perez is free on her own recognizance until sentencing.
Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Defense attorney Rodney J. Beede court appointed.
Court info from 9/21/22 thru 5/8/24 reference post #211 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-11
12/3/24 Update: Motions in Limine hearing held with Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Remains on OR. Next status conference hearing on 12/20/24 @ 9am & review hearings on 1/15/25 & 1/21/25 both at 9am.
12/20/24 Update: Status conference hearing held with Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Remote appearance by defendant & defense attorney. Remains on OR. Next review hearing on 1/15/25 @ 9am.

ALSO:
*Trial Readiness Conference Hearing (@ 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 62) 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 set to begin on 1/21/25.
Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig. Defense attorney public defender Johnson.
Info on children & court info from 1/28/20 thru 12/19/24 reference post #212 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-11
12/19/24 Update: Motion in Limine hearing held. Continued Party's Motion. Motion to amend information. Time waived. Remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at - no bail. Next Motion [in Limine] hearing on 1/8/25 @ 1:30pm for motion to amend information. Trial readiness conference hearing on 1/15/25 @ 9am. 12/20/24 Docket update: Defendant's response [No fee] to the prosecution's Motions in Limine.
1/8/25 Update: Motion in Limine hearing held with Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Motion to Amend information-granted. Defendant arraigned on information/indictment. First amended information. Not guilty plea on information. Time waived. Remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. No bail. First Amended information filed. Next trial readiness conference hearing on 1/15/25 @ 9am.

 

[Niner]

for Paul

Events & Hearings:
01/09/2025 Declaration
Comment: AND PETITION TO COMPEL ATTENDANCE OF WITNESS WHO OS OUTSIDE THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

01/09/2025 Order
Comment: CERTIFICATED OF JUDGE OF REQUESTING STATE OF THE ATTENDANCE OF OUT-OF-STATE WITNESS

01/09/2025 Document Sent To
Comment: LODGED TO CCU FOR 01/15/2025 HEARING IN D.8

01/15/2025 *Trial Readiness Conference
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: *Continued Party's Motion

01/15/2025 Continued by Party's Motion
Comment: DEF-To hire pathologist

01/15/2025 Time Waived

01/15/2025 Subpoena Documents Released
Comment: Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP to DDA Robbins

01/15/2025 Motion Granted
Comment: DEF motion to continue Jury Trial; Court finds good cause to continue

01/15/2025 Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at
Comment: amount of: No Bail

01/21/2025 *Trial: Jury
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Cancel Reason: Vacated

01/30/2025 *Trial Setting Conference
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM


link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

for Yolanda

Events & Hearings:
01/15/2025 *Review
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: *Continued Party's Motion

01/15/2025 Continued by Party's Motion
Comment: -Defense Counsel needs time to speak with defendant. Atty. Landers to be reassigned. Trailing w/ defendant in case # CR2020-383.

01/15/2025 Remains on OR

01/21/2025 *Review
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Cancel Reason: Vacated

01/30/2025 *Review
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM


link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

Thursday, January 30th:
*Review Hearing (@ 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) - *Yolanda Teresa Perez (?) arraigned & charged (9/21/22) with 4 counts of murder & 4 counts of child abuse/endangerment. Plead guilty to 4 counts of child abuse & the 4 counts of murder were dismissed. Yolo County
Perez is free on her own recognizance until sentencing. Defense attorney Rodney J. Beede court appointed.
Court info from 9/21/22 thru 12/3/24 reference post #216 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-11
12/20/24 Update: Status conference hearing held with Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Remote appearance by defendant & defense attorney. Remains on OR. Next review hearing on 1/15/25 @ 9am.
1/15/25 Update: Review hearing held. Continued by Party' motion. Defense counsel needs time to speak with defendant. Attorney Landers to be reassigned. Trailing with defendant in case #CR2020-383. Next review hearing on 1/21/25 was vacated. Next review hearing on 1/30/25 @ 9am.

ALSO:
*Trial Setting Conference Hearing (@ 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 was set to begin on 1/21/25 was vacated by Judge on 1/15/25.
Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig. Defense attorney public defender Johnson.
Info on children & court info from 1/28/20 thru 12/20/24 reference post #216 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-11
1/8/25 Update: Motion in Limine hearing held with Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Motion to Amend information-granted. Defendant arraigned on information/indictment. First amended information. Not guilty plea on information. Time waived. Remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. No bail. First Amended information filed. Next trial readiness conference hearing on 1/15/25 @ 9am.
1/9/25 Docket update: Declaration & petition to compel attendance of witness who resides outside the State of California. Order: Certificated of Judge of requesting state of the attendance of out-of-state witness. Document sent to & lodged to CCU.
1/15/25 Update: Trial readiness conference was continued Party's motion. Defendant to hire pathologist. Time waived. Subpoena documents released. Dinsmore, Shohl, LLP to DDA Robbins. Motion granted. Defense's motion to continue jury trial; court finds good cause to continue. Remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. No bail. Next trial setting conference hearing on 1/30/25 @ 9am.

 

[Niner]

for Paul - does have new trial date now.

Events & Hearings:
01/30/2025 *Trial Setting Conference
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held

01/30/2025 Time Waiver Limited
Comment: to 08/18/25

01/30/2025 Last Day to File Motions
Comment: 07/25/25 (any remaining)

01/30/2025 Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at
Comment: amount of: No Bail

07/29/2025 *Trial Readiness Conference
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM

08/18/2025 *Trial: Jury
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: 9 Weeks; LTW to 08/18/25


for Yolanda

Events & Hearings:
01/30/2025 *Review
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held

01/30/2025 Remains on OR

07/29/2025 *Review
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Comment: Status



link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo