State asks to add witness tampering charge against Erks in child abuse death case Daily Sun staff reports Jul 9, 2026 Jul 9, 2026 Updated Aug 7, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The state asked to amend its charges against Timothy Erks, a 31-year-old Liberty man accused in the June 2025 death of a 5-year-old boy. kAmtC<D 925 366? 492C865 H:E9 :?E6?E:@?2= 49:=5 23FD6 C6DF=E:?8 :? 562E9[ :?E6?E:@?2= 49:=5 23FD6 C6DF=E:?8 :? D6C:@FD 3@5:=J :?;FCJ[ :?E6?E:@?2= 49:=5 23FD6 ?@E C6DF=E:?8 :? D6C:@FD 3@5:=J :?;FCJ 2?5 72=D6 :>AC:D@?>6?E DE6>>:?8 7C@> E96 562E9 @7 u6=:I #6J?2] pE %9FCD52JVD 2CC2:8?>6?E 962C:?8 :? v286 r@F?EJ s:DEC:4E r@FCE[ AC@D64FE@CD 25565 2 492C86 @7 H:E?6DD E2>A6C:?8] k^AmkAmp== 7:G6 492C86D 2C6 76=@?:6D[ H:E9 E96 :?E6?E:@?2= 49:=5 23FD6 C6DF=E:?8 :? 562E9 492C86 AF?:D923=6 7@C a_ J62CD E@ =:76 :? AC:D@? :7 tC<D :D 7@F?5 8F:=EJ] k^Am kAmtC<D 92D A=62565 ?@E 8F:=EJ E@ 2== @7 E96 492C86D] k^Am People are also reading… Former Husker brings ‘dream big’ mentality to Pender volleyball Omaha priest John Pietramale remains hospitalized after weekend accident Noah Wyle named People's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive Nebraska troopers shoot, kill homicide suspect after pursuit near David City Go Find It! Nebraska OPPD president resigns from utility for 'wonderful opportunity' What set Pat McAfee off at Utah? He reveals what happened behind the scenes Nebraska moves up the latest USA TODAY Sports football 1-138 re-rank No tricks, no treats: Halloween party at Denton castle called off Which school has the best mascot? Vote for your favorite Nebraska quarterback commit Trae Taylor struggles in loss How to watch Nebraska basketball vs. Kansas State: Time, TV channel Railyard security guard charged after alleged assault following Nebraska-Oregon game Lincoln woman transforms Woods Park home into a Halloween destination Former Nebraska football coach leads UCF over No. 2 BYU kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ E96 DE2E6VD C6BF6DE E@ 255 E96 H:E?6DD E2>A6C:?8 492C86[ tC<D 2EE6>AE65 :? |2C49 @7 E9:D J62C E@ :?5F46 2 H:E?6DD @C :?7@C>2?E :? E96 42D6 E@ E6DE:7J 72=D6=Jj H:E99@=5 E6DE:>@?J[ :?7@C>2E:@? @C :E6>Dj 6=F56 =682= 677@CED E@ @3E2:? E9@D6 E6DE:>@?:6D[ :?7@C>2E:@? @C :E6>Dj @C 2G@:5 2?J AC@4665:?8D @C :?G6DE:82E:@?D E@ H9:49 E96J 925 366? =682==J DF>>@?65] k^AmkAmtC<DV EC:2= 52E6 :D ~4E] ae] p?@E96C AC6=:>:?2CJ 962C:?8 :D D4965F=65 7@C $6AE] ag] w6’D 36:?8 96=5 @? 2 S`_ >:==:@?[ `_T 3@?5[ H:E9 S` >:==:@? C6BF:C65 E@ D64FC6 9:D C6=62D6] k^Am kAmw62E96C !6E6CD@? @7 {:36CEJ[ u6=:IVD >@E96C[ 7246D 76=@?J 492C86D @7 4@>>:EE:?8 :?E6?E:@?2= 49:=5 23FD6 C6DF=E:?8 :? 562E9 2?5 :?E6?E:@?2= 49:=5 23FD6 42FD:?8 :?;FCJ] $96 2=D@ 7246D EH@ >:D56>62?@C 492C86D @7 72:=:?8 E@ C6A@CE 49:=5 23FD6 2?5 @?6 @7 4@>>:EE:?8 49:=5 23FD6 ?68=:86?E=J H:E9@FE :?;FCJ] k^Am kAm!6E6CD@? 925 2 962C:?8 D4965F=65 7@C (65?6D52J[ 3FE E92E 92D 366? 4@?E:?F65 F?E:= pF8] `h] k^Am 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Trial date set for Erks in child abuse death case Erks, 31, of Liberty will have an October trial date for charges stemming from the death of Felix Reyna in June 2025. Hearing continued for Liberty mom in death of her son Heather Peterson, 31, is charged with committing intentional child abuse resulting in death and other charges after the death of 5-year-old Fe… Charges amended against Liberty man, woman in child abuse death cases Timothy Erks and Heather Peterson had some of their charges amended in their cases related to the death of 5-year-old Felix Reyna, Peterson's … Witness tampering added to charges against Erks Timothy Erks of Liberty is awaiting trial in Gage County District Court in the death of 5-year-old Felix Reyna in June 2025. Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video North Star advances to state volleyball tournament for 3rd consecutive season Highlights: Lincoln Southwest volleyball wins district title, advances to state Highlights: Lincoln Southwest volleyball wins district title, advances to state Eppley Airfield set to open new gates during renovations Eppley Airfield set to open new gates during renovations Lincoln Christian volleyball celebrates subdistrict championship at Bishop Neumann Lincoln Christian volleyball celebrates subdistrict championship at Bishop Neumann
Trial date set for Erks in child abuse death case Erks, 31, of Liberty will have an October trial date for charges stemming from the death of Felix Reyna in June 2025.Â
Hearing continued for Liberty mom in death of her son Heather Peterson, 31, is charged with committing intentional child abuse resulting in death and other charges after the death of 5-year-old Fe…
Charges amended against Liberty man, woman in child abuse death cases Timothy Erks and Heather Peterson had some of their charges amended in their cases related to the death of 5-year-old Felix Reyna, Peterson's …
Witness tampering added to charges against Erks Timothy Erks of Liberty is awaiting trial in Gage County District Court in the death of 5-year-old Felix Reyna in June 2025.Â
