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

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Case Summary
Case No. 22CR00452

State of Kansas vs. NICHOLAS ADAM ECKER

08/06/2025
Scheduling Conference (11:00 AM) (Judicial Officer: McCarthy (D18), Timothy)
Resource: Location Room 4D, Division 18

Register of Actions

prodportal.kscourts.gov

No Trial yet!

Thanks! Looks like that scheduling conference was moved to August now.

And THANKS!

 

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Wednesday, August 6th
*Scheduling 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/now 31) “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. Johnson County
Trial began on 9/23/24 & ended on 10/1/24 with 2 counts hung jury & possession of firearm-Guilty. Will be retried for murder.
Trial (murder) was set to begin on 4/14/25 was cancelled & no further dates.
Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding. Prosecutor M. Duma & defense attorney S. Shannon.
Court info from 2/15/22 thru 9/20/24 thru 4/11/25 reference post #178 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ther-shawnee-23-feb-2022-arrest.612613/page-9
5/7/25 Update: Next scheduling conference hearing on 6/25/25 @ 11am. 6/25/25 Update: Scheduling conference hearing continued on 8/6/25 @ 11am with Judge Timothy McCarthy presiding.
*Karlie Mae Phelps (28/now 30) “mother” – Plead guilty on 8/18/22 & sentenced on 10/6/22 sentenced to serve 36 months of probation. See post #80 (page 4) for sentencing explanation.

 

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WOW! I got in the docket!!

ase Events:
08/06/2025 [A document is available. Click here to view the document.]
Minutes Entry
state by hurst,def pro se,allowed to drive w/valid id and interlock,cont by def,def ota via zoom,cr-er

H
earings:
08/06/2025 Scheduling Conference (11:00 AM)
Resource: Location Room 4D, Division 18
Hearing Held

09/10/2025 Scheduling Conference (11:00 AM) (Judicial Officer: McCarthy (D18), Timothy)
Resource: Location Room 4D, Division 18

link: Register of Actions

 

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Wednesday, Sept. 10th:
*Scheduling 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/now 31) “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. Johnson County
Trial began on 9/23/24 & ended on 10/1/24 with 2 counts hung jury & possession of firearm-Guilty. Will be retried for murder.
Trial (murder) was set to begin on 4/14/25 was cancelled & no further dates.
Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding. Prosecutor M. Duma & defense attorney S. Shannon.
Court info from 2/15/22 thru 9/20/24 thru 5/7/25 reference post #182 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...her-shawnee-23-feb-2022-arrest.612613/page-10
6/25/25 Update: Scheduling conference hearing continued on 8/6/25 @ 11am with Judge Timothy McCarthy presiding. 8/6/25 Update: Minute entry. Hearing held. State present by Hurst, Defendant pro se. Allowed to drive w/valid ID & interlock. Continued by defense. Defense Ota via Zoom. Next scheduling conference on 9/10/25 @ 11am.
*Karlie Mae Phelps (28/now 30) “mother” – Plead guilty on 8/18/22 & sentenced on 10/6/22 sentenced to serve 36 months of probation. See post #80 (page 4) for sentencing explanation.

 

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Hey @Jewels53 - when you have time can you see if there is another hearing date yet? TIA!

 

[Jewels53]

Hey @Jewels53 - when you have time can you see if there is another hearing date yet? TIA!

Case Summary
Case No. 22CR00452

State of Kansas vs. NICHOLAS ADAM ECKER

09/10/2025

Minutes Entry


state by shannon,def pro se,cont by def,def ota via zoom,cr-er

Hearings​

10/15/2025
Scheduling Conference (11:00 AM) (Judicial Officer: McCarthy (D18), Timothy)
Resource: Location Room 4D, Division 18

Register of Actions

prodportal.kscourts.gov

I don't know if the file will work if not it is not really that big of a deal. It will want to download on your computer. It is the minute entry from the hearing above on September, 10, 2025.

 

[Niner]

Case Summary
Case No. 22CR00452

State of Kansas vs. NICHOLAS ADAM ECKER

09/10/2025

Minutes Entry


state by shannon,def pro se,cont by def,def ota via zoom,cr-er

Hearings​

10/15/2025
Scheduling Conference (11:00 AM) (Judicial Officer: McCarthy (D18), Timothy)
Resource: Location Room 4D, Division 18

Register of Actions

prodportal.kscourts.gov

I don't know if the file will work if not it is not really that big of a deal. It will want to download on your computer. It is the minute entry from the hearing above on September, 10, 2025.

Okay - thanks for the info! Have a good day!

 

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Wednesday, October 15th:
*Scheduling 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/now 32) “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 [but removed as of 9/12/25] & added (8/10/22) with firearm possession by a felon. Plead not guilty. $1M bond. Johnson County
Trial began on 9/23/24 & ended on 10/1/24 with 2 counts hung jury & possession of firearm-Guilty. Will be retried for murder.
Trial (murder) was set to begin on 4/14/25 was cancelled & no further dates.
Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding. Prosecutors M. Duma & Hurst & defense attorneys S. Shannon & Ota.
Court info from 2/15/22 thru 9/20/24 thru 6/25/25 reference post #184 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...her-shawnee-23-feb-2022-arrest.612613/page-10
8/6/25 Update: Minute entry. Hearing held. State present by Hurst, Defendant pro se. Allowed to drive w/valid ID & interlock. Continued by defense. Defense Ota via Zoom. Next scheduling conference on 9/10/25 @ 11am.
9/10/25 Update: Minutes entry. State by Shannon, defense pro se, continued by defense. Defense Ota via Zoom. Next scheduling conference hearing on 10/15/25 @ 11am with Judge Timothy McCarthy presiding.
*Karlie Mae Phelps (28/now 31) “mother” – Plead guilty on 8/18/22 & sentenced on 10/6/22 sentenced to serve 36 months of probation. See post #80 (page 4) for sentencing explanation.