Ernest Christopher Nathan, a 45-year-old fugitive, is wanted by Texas authorities following a Failure to Appear warrant issued on February 29, 2024, tied to an original Murder – Firearm charge. Nathan was previously arrested by Houston Police Department for Murder and Evading Arrest with a Vehicle on October 4, 2022, but was released on bond the next day and has since absconded.
Nathan has a violent criminal history spanning Texas, Georgia, Ohio, and Louisiana, including convictions for Aggravated Assault, Battery of a Pregnant Person, Aggravated Robbery, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. He is considered armed and extremely dangerous, with Crime Stoppers offering up to $5,000 for information leading to his arrest.
Fugitive Details — Description & Identifiers
- Name: Ernest Christopher Nathan
- Date of Birth: 06/09/1979
- Race: Black
- Sex: Male
- Height: 6’0”
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Aliases:
- Nathan Ernest
- Chris Nathan
- Earnest C Nathan
- Earnest Christopher Nathan
- Earnest Christopher Nathan II
- Ernest Nathan
- Ernest C Nathan
- Tattoos: Back and both arms
- FBI #: 952450DC8
- SID #: TX20070739, OHC198434, GA3236987L, LA3033063
- Last Known City: Houston, Texas
- Caution: Armed and Dangerous
Active Warrants
Nathan is wanted for:
- Failure to Appear (Original Offense: Murder – Firearm)
He was initially arrested for:
- Murder
- Evading Arrest/Detention with a Vehicle
Following release on bond, he failed to return to court, triggering statewide and interstate fugitive status.
Criminal History (CCH)
Nathan’s violent criminal history includes:
- Murder
- Aggravated Robbery
- Aggravated Assault
- Battery of a Pregnant Person
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
These offenses represent a consistent pattern of escalating violence, weapon-related conduct, and harm to vulnerable victims, placing him among Texas’ most dangerous fugitives.
Multi-State Criminal Background
Georgia (2006 & 2016)
In Georgia, Nathan was convicted of:
- Purchase/Possess/Control Drug
- Aggravated Assault
Sentence: 1 year and 2 years confinement, served concurrently
In 2016, he was additionally convicted of:
- Battery
- Bail Jumping
Sentence: 1 year confinement
Texas (2022 & 2024)
Nathan’s Texas charges are directly tied to:
- Murder (Firearm)
- Evading Arrest/Detention With a Vehicle
- Failure to Appear
Cross-State Activity
Nathan has verified ties to:
- Houston, Texas
- Georgia
- Ohio
- Louisiana
This multi-state footprint suggests he may be moving across state lines or relying on contacts in multiple regions to avoid capture.
Reward — Up to $5,000 for Information Leading to Arrest
Texas Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips that lead to Nathan’s capture.
Anonymous Tip Submission
- Phone: 1-800-252-TIPS (8477)
- Online: Texas Most Wanted website
- Facebook: Official DPS Crime Stoppers page
- Mobile: DPS App (iOS & Android)
Texas law guarantees complete anonymity for all Crime Stoppers tipsters.
Tipsters receive a numeric code, not a name.
Public Safety Warning
Nathan is considered armed, dangerous, and highly unpredictable.
Given his history of violence, firearm offenses, and prior flight from law enforcement:
Do NOT approach or attempt to detain.
Call 911 immediately if seen.
Why Ernest Christopher Nathan Is a High-Priority Texas Fugitive
- Charged with Murder involving a firearm
- Released on bond and failed to appear, indicating evasion risk
- Extensive violent history across multiple states
- Records of assaulting vulnerable populations, including pregnant victims
- Known access to weapons and history of fleeing arrest
- Ties to major metro areas like Houston, complicating capture efforts
Nathan’s case represents a major public safety threat in both Texas and neighboring states.