A father described as “pure evil” has been found guilty of murdering his five infant children over a span of nine years. Paul Allen Perez, 63, was convicted by a Yolo County jury in northern California on multiple counts of murder and one count of assault on a child under eight resulting in death. The tragic incidents occurred between 1992 and 2001 in various locations across Central and Northern California.
The case came to light in 2007 when authorities discovered the remains of a baby in a canal near Woodland. The baby, about one month old, was found in a cooler, leading to a homicide investigation. After 12 years of mystery, DNA analysis identified the child as Nikko Lee Perez, born in 1996. Further investigations revealed that Nikko was one of five siblings who had all passed away under suspicious circumstances.
Perez, already incarcerated for unrelated offenses, was charged in 2020 with five counts of first-degree murder. Testimonies during the trial unveiled a history of abuse and threats towards his wife. Yolanda Perez, the mother of the children, pleaded guilty to child endangerment and testified against her husband in exchange for reduced charges.
Deputy District Attorney David Robbins emphasized Perez’s lack of remorse during the trial, calling his actions intentional and devoid of regret. Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig condemned the crimes as “pure evil” and advocated for a life sentence without parole for Perez. The sentencing is scheduled for April 6 in Yolo County Superior Court.