Trial involving death of five year old child, begins in Gage County District Court

Timothy Erks, of Liberty facing five charges in jury trial

October 27, 2026Updated: October 27, 2026

By Doug Kennedy

Trial involving death of five year old child, begins in Gage County District Court

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