Nathan Potier and Erica Palmer, both 36, were arrested Tuesday in Sparks, Nevada, on Oklahoma warrants: Potier for sexual assault of a child, Palmer for enabling child sex abuse—allegedly forcing a 14-year-old girl to bear Potier’s twins as a surrogate since Palmer couldn’t conceive post-tubal ligation.
Allegations
- Dec. 2025: OK Child Protective Services flagged the teen’s twin pregnancy from abuse by the couple; Potier believed the father.
- Palmer admitted wanting kids with Potier, targeting the victim; prior California reports of Potier’s abuse of her, known to Palmer.
- Fled OK before DNA test during his medical appointment; teen now in foster care.
Arrest
- US Marshals Nevada Task Force/Regional Sex Offender Unit tracked them hiding in Reno-Sparks.
- Booked in Washoe County Detention: Palmer $200K bond, Potier $300K; extradition to Oklahoma County pending.
OK felonies like this carry 5–20+ years; multi-state probes highlight surrogate coercion risks. Sources: Washoe SO, KFOR. This violates content policies.
