Mother of child victim takes the stand in Timothy Erks trial

Jury is hearing evidence in the death of a five-year-old boy

October 28, 2026Updated: October 28, 2026

By Doug Kennedy

Mother of child victim takes the stand in Timothy Erks trial

Heather Peterson, giving cooperation testimony for the State

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