Andrea Loving is now charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of her 5-year-old daughter, Izabella.
The Washoe County District Attorney's Office says both Andrea and Nicholas Loving have waived their preliminary hearings with Reno Justice Court, and their cases are being bound over to Second Judicial District Court for all further proceedings.
Investigators found the toddler dead in her Cold Springs home back in April.
The Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks released this statement after the announcement:
“The loss of Izabella Loving continues to weigh heavily on our community and everyone in my office,” said DA Chris Hicks. “As this case continues to move forward, the facts uncovered only reinforce the seriousness of what occurred and the responsibility we have to pursue justice for Izzy. With the benefit of additional evidence and continued investigative efforts by our law enforcement, my office has expanded the charges against Andrea Loving to reflect the nature and extent of her actions. These filings represent careful, deliberate decisions based on the evidence and our obligation to seek justice on Izzy’s behalf.
Although we are limited in what we can publicly disclose at this stage, the public can be assured that this case remains an active priority. We will continue to provide information as permitted while safeguarding the integrity of the legal process.”
AUGUST 14, 2025
According to court hearing results, a judge has denied multiple motions to restrict public and media access in the case of Nicholas and Andrea Loving, the Cold Springs parents accused of child abuse in the death of their 5-year-old daughter, Izabella.
Nicholas was recently charged with open murder after the medical examiner ruled Izabella's death a homicide. Investigators found the toddler dead in her Cold Springs home back in April.
During Thursday’s hearings, both defendants appeared separately before Judge Ryan Sullivan.
In Nicholas Loving’s case, the court denied an emergency motion to prohibit electronic coverage at pre-trial hearings, as well as a motion to limit the dissemination of confidential case information to the public.
The court also denied Andrea Loving’s similar motion to limit pre-trial public comment by the parties, law enforcement agents, and judicial district staff.
Defense attorneys for both Nicholas and Andrea requested a 60-day continuance, which the state did not oppose. The court set a mandatory status conference for both defendants on Oct. 16, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
AUGUST 12, 2025:
Nicholas and Andrea Loving both attended court on Tuesday following the death of their five-year-old daughter, Izabella, in an April homicide.
Nicholas Loving had his bail hearing today where he pleaded not guilty, and the judge approved a request for a no bail hold. He is also waiving his right to a speedy trial.
As for Andrea Loving, her motion hearing has been pushed to later this week.
The defense team for both Loving parents claim they have filed additional information for both Nicholas and Andrea's probable cause sheets.
Neither judges have had the chance to look through the new information yet, resulting in the rescheduling.
As we've been reporting, both parents are accused of child abuse against their daughter.
Last week, Nicholas was charged with open murder after the medical examiners ruled Izabella's death a homicide. Investigators found the toddler dead in her Cold Springs home back in April.
Andrea and Nicholas are both due back in court Thursday morning at 9.
