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

[Niner]

Friday, October 24th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 2) (@ 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
Jury selection began on 10/23/25.
Trial set to begin on 10/27/25.
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 10/17/25 reference post #239 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-12
10/23/25 Thursday, Jury Selection Day 1: Media request filed from the Davis Enterprise for the full trial starting 10/27/25. Document sent to Media request from the Davis Enterprise sent to Judge Volk. Media request-Granted. As to still photos-only during opening statements & closing arguments, only of the parties, attorneys, or Judge & only physically in the courtroom. Lifesize is permitted for all non-closed portions of the entire trial subject to the prohibition on recording & CRC. Certificate of mailing. Media request & Order sent to the Davis Enterprise, DA & Public defender via electronic service. Remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. No bond. Jury selection continues on Friday, 10/24/25.
*Yolanda Teresa Perez () – Plead guilty to 4 counts of child abuse; murder charges dismissed (9/21/22). Review hearing on 10/28/25.

 

[Niner]

Paul:

Events & Hearings:
10/24/2025 Further Jury Trial
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held

10/24/2025 Time Waiver Limited

10/24/2025 Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at
Comment: amount of: No Bail

10/27/2025 Further Jury Trial
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM


link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

Surprised that I am not getting any current articles on this case.

Anyone local? Any new news? TIA!

 

[Airshotz1]

Surprised that I am not getting any current articles on this case.

Anyone local? Any new news? TIA!

They don't want to jeopardize the case, the woodland enterprise has been given approval but still limited info on their site., there's a few videos on the case on YouTube.

 

[brazgal]

Trial begins for father accused of killing five infant children​

The Davis Enterprise
https://www.davisenterprise.com › ...


WOODLAND — Jury selection continues Monday for the trial of a former Yolo County man charged with brutally abusing and murdering five of his ...

I cannot open this link in my location

 

[inmyhumbleopinion]

Trial begins for father accused of killing five infant children​

The Davis Enterprise
https://www.davisenterprise.com › ...


WOODLAND — Jury selection continues Monday for the trial of a former Yolo County man charged with brutally abusing and murdering five of his ...

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Thank you for sharing this article. Found the link: Trial begins for father accused of killing five infant children

 

[Niner]

Monday, October 27th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 3) (@ 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
Jury selection began on 10/23/25.
Trial set to begin after jury selection.
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 10/17/25 & Jury Selection Day 1 (10/23/25) reference post #241 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-13
10/24/25 Friday, Jury Selection Day 2: Further Jury Trial held. Time waiver limited. remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at no bail. Jury selection continues on Monday, 10/27/25.
*Yolanda Teresa Perez () – Plead guilty to 4 counts of child abuse; murder charges dismissed (9/21/22). Review hearing on 10/28/25.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, October 28th:
*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 David Rosenberg presiding. DA David Robbins & Defense attorney Ava Landers.
Court info from 9/21/22 thru 1/30/25 reference post #238 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-12
7/29/25 Update: Review status hearing held with Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Remote appearance by defendant. Time waived. Remains on OR. Next review status hearing on 10/10/25 @ 9am.
10/10/25 Update: Status review hearing was held before Judge David Rosenberg. Remains on OR. Next review hearing on 10/28/25 @ 9am.
*Paul Allen Perez (30 @ time of first crime (1992)/57/now 63) – Trial began on 10/27/25.

 

[Niner]

see below...

 

[Niner]

Paul:

Events & Hearings:
10/24/2025 Reporter's Transcript Filed
Comment: PROCEEDINGS ON 1/8/25 AT 9AM IN DEPT 8

10/27/2025 Further Jury Trial
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held

10/27/2025 Media Request Filed
Comment: FROM KOVR FOR HEARING ON 10/27/25

10/27/2025 Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at
Comment: amount of: No Bail

10/27/2025 Time Waiver Limited

10/28/2025 Further Jury Trial
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM


link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, October 28th:
*Jury Selection continues (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
Jury selection began on 10/23/25.
Trial set to begin after jury selection.
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 10/17/25 & Jury Selection Day 1-2 (10/23-24/25) reference post #247 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-13
10/24/25 Docket update: Reporter's transcript filed on proceedings on 1/8/25.
10/27/25 Monday, Jury Selection Day 3: No info available. Jury selection continues on Tuesday, 10/28/25.
10/27/25 Docket update: Media request filed from KOVR for hearing on 10/27/25. Remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at no bail. Time waiver limited.
*Yolanda Teresa Perez () – Plead guilty to 4 counts of child abuse; murder charges dismissed (9/21/22). Review hearing on 10/28/25.

 

[Niner]

Can't really tell if jury selection is done - but I guess I shall keep it going until "something" appears in the news.

Paul:
Events & Hearings:

10/28/2025 Further Jury Trial
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held

10/28/2025 Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at
Comment: amount of: No Bail

10/29/2025 Further Jury Trial
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM


link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

Yolanda:
Events & Hearings:
10/28/2025 *Review
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: *Not Held

10/29/2025 *Review
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Cancel Reason: Vacated


link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, October 29th:
*Jury Selection continues (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
Jury selection began on 10/23/25.
Trial set to begin after jury selection.
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 10/17/25 & Jury Selection Day 1-3 (10/23-27/25) & thru 10/27/25 reference post #251 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-13
10/28/25 Tuesday, Jury Selection Day 4: No info yet. Jury selection continues on Wednesday, 10/29/25.
*Yolanda Teresa Perez () – Plead guilty to 4 counts of child abuse; murder charges dismissed (9/21/22). Review hearing on 10/28/25 was not held. No further dates.

 

[Niner]

Paul:
Events & Hearings:
10/29/2025 Further Jury Trial
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held

10/29/2025 Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at
Comment: amount of: No Bail

10/29/2025 Order
Comment: ORDER ON MEDIA REQUESTS TO PERMIT COVERAGE AND BROADCASTING

10/29/2025 Certificate of Mailing
Comment: ORDER FILED 10/29/25

10/30/2025 Further Jury Trial
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM


link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

Thursday, October 30th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 6) (@ 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
Jury selection began on 10/23/25.
Trial set to begin after jury selection.
Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig. Defense attorneys public defender Ron Johnson & Sarah MacDonald.
Info on children & court info from 1/28/20 thru 10/17/25 & Jury Selection Day 1-4 (10/23-28/25) & thru 10/27/25 reference post #254 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-13
10/29/25 Docket update: Order on media requests to permit coverage & broadcasting.
10/29/25 Wednesday, Jury Selection Day 5: No info yet. Jury selection continues on Thursday, 10/30/25.

 

[Niner]

Looks like no trial today....

Paul:
Events & Hearings:
10/30/2025 Further Jury Trial
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held

10/30/2025 Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at
Comment: amount of: No Bail

11/03/2025 Further Jury Trial
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM

link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

Monday, Nov. 3rd:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 7) (@ 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
Jury selection began on 10/23/25.
Trial set to begin after jury selection.
Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig. Defense attorney public defender Ron Johnson & Sarah MacDonald.
Info on children & court info from 1/28/20 thru 10/17/25 & Jury Selection Day 1-5 (10/23-29/25) & thru 10/27/25 reference post #256 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-13
10/30/25 Thursday, Jury Selection Day 6: No info yet. Jury selection continues on Monday, 11/3/25.
*Yolanda Teresa Perez () – Plead guilty to 4 counts of child abuse; murder charges dismissed (9/21/22). Review hearing on 10/28/25.

 

[Niner]

11/03/2025 Further Jury Trial
Minute Order
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM
Result: Held

11/03/2025 Remanded to the Custody of the Sheriff. Bail amount set at
Comment
amount of: No Bail

11/04/2025 Further Jury Trial
Judicial Officer: Wolk, Daniel M
Hearing Time: 9:00 AM


link: Superior Court of California - County of Yolo

 

[Niner]

No idea what is going on - could be trial - could be still jury selection. Not finding anything in articles.

Tuesday, Nov. 4th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 8) (@ 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
Jury selection began on 10/23/25.
Trial set to begin after jury selection.
Judge Daniel M. Wolk presiding. Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig. Defense attorney public defender Ron Johnson & Sarah MacDonald.
Info on children & court info from 1/28/20 thru 10/17/25 & Jury Selection Day 1-6 (10/23-30/25) & thru 10/27/25 reference post #258 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...des-ago-yolo-co-arrest-in-2020.499745/page-13
11/3/25 Monday, Jury Selection Day 7: No info yet. Jury selection continues on Tuesday, 11/4/25.
*Yolanda Teresa Perez () – Plead guilty to 4 counts of child abuse; murder charges dismissed (9/21/22). Review hearing on 10/28/25.