Man found guilty in Nebraska child torture death

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 23:15 · Archive

Timothy Erks was found guilty of five felony counts including negligent child abuse in the death of five-year-old Felix Reyna.

Timothy Erks, 32, was found guilty on Wednesday of five felony counts, including negligent child abuse, in connection with the death of five-year-old Felix Reyna in June 2025. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled.

According to the state, Felix moved with his mother Heather Peterson, 31, and younger sister to a home in Liberty, Nebraska, in December 2024. They moved in with Peterson's then-boyfriend, Erks. Doctors at Children's Mercy in Kansas City diagnosed Felix with abusive head trauma, abdominal trauma and child torture. The state claims the abuse was prolonged and came at the hands of Erks.

Heather Peterson, who is also facing numerous charges, testified against Erks under a cooperation agreement with the state. Under the agreement, Peterson is avoiding a life sentence.

How it is being reported

• Verdict reached in Gage County child torture trialA verdict has been reached in a child torture trial out of Gage County.WOWT · 4 Nov, 22:49
• Verdict reached in Gage County child torture trialA verdict has been reached in a child torture trial out of Gage County.1011Now · 4 Nov, 22:49

In this story: Timothy Erks · Felix Reyna · Heather Peterson · Gage County · Liberty, Nebraska · Children's Mercy

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