John Chiv: Jury finds Sergio Lozano guilty on 8 of 9 counts

Jun 20, 2023

Jury finds Sergio Lozano guilty on 8 of 9 counts

Alleged molestor Sergio Reynoso Lozano jury came back with a verdict around 10:52 this morning. The jury found Lozano guilty on 8 of 9 counts. They could not agree and the verdict was "hung 10-2 for guilt on count 8."

I did a detailed breakdown in my last post about the notes and deliberations. The jurors had taken three previous votes on Count 8. Sentencing is August 4. Lozano still faces 50 years to life.

DA Press Release (4:35 p.m.)

Today, a Humboldt County jury found Sergio ReynosoLozano (48) of Eureka, guilty of eight of the nine felony Lewd Acts with a Child charges brought against him by the District Attorney, and that ReynosoLozano committed lewd acts against more than one child. ReynosoLozano faces up to 50 years to life in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on August 4, by Judge Kaleb Cockrum, as he presided over the trial.

On January 27, 2022, 11-year-old Jane Doe 1 shared with her counselor that the defendant had been molesting her and her older sister, Jane Doe 2, for several years. The child’s disclosure resulted in a mandatory report initiating a criminal investigation led by the Eureka Police Department with the assistance of the Child Abuse Services Team (CAST).

During the trial, jurors heard testimony from both Jane Does, now ages 12 and 16. District Attorney Stacey Eads commends the children who showed incredible bravery testifying in front of their abuser.

The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm with assistance from Senior District Attorney Investigator Steve Dunn and Victim Witness Advocate Caitlyn LaHaie. Deputy Public Defender David Celli represented the defendant.