Tyler Man on Most Wanted List

LONGVIEW � A Tyler man is being added to the U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted fugitive list in connection with the murder of his girlfriend�s young son. Authorities have been searching for Simon Lopez, 26, since late last November when a warrant was issued for his arrest. Lopez fled after he dropped the 18-month-old boy off at the home of one of the boy�s aunts, according to Tyler police officials. The boy was not breathing at the time.

Lopez was babysitting his girlfriend�s two children while she worked in Lindale that day, and had reportedly left the children home alone while he took his girlfriend, Emma Torres, to work. The victim, Jeremy Silva, was pronounced dead after being rushed to the hospital by his aunt. An autopsy report showed that his death was caused from a torn atrium in his heart, a result of blunt force trauma to his chest, officials have said. The report also indicated that Jeremy suffered prior abuse, including several broken ribs and bruising to his body, according to Tyler police.

Lopez faces charges for capital murder in connection with the toddler�s death and assault on a public servant in connection with an incident in Dallas, U.S. Marshal officials said. U.S. Marshals officials said a reward up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading directly to Lopez�s arrest. Anyone with information regarding Lopez�s whereabouts is asked to contact the U.S. Marshals Communications center at 800-336-0102. You can visit http://www.usmarshals.gov for more information.